Division Finance Manager

The Computing and Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) directorate is seeking a Division Finance Manager to oversee financial activities for the BioSciences (BIO) and Data Science and Learning (DSL) divisions. Working directly with division management, the Division Finance Manager provides financial leadership and operational support to advance divisional priorities and ensure effective stewardship of funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement budgets; track and monitor costs; and coordinate financial forecasts.
• Prepare and report financial information to division management and sponsors.
• Support the development of funding proposals.
• Develop and track user facility rates.
• Oversee divisional financial practices and provide operational and managerial support for procurement and effort reporting.
• Execute subcontracts, procurements, and agreements.
• Track, monitor, and analyze financial data to ensure proper allocation of funds and accurate reporting of funding status.
• Perform financial analyses and reconcile and resolve data discrepancies.
• Lead and support junior staff by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Identify staff training and development needs and develop programs or initiatives to address them.

This job description reflects the general nature of the work and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• PA4: Minimum a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Masters and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• US citizenship: To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost accounting, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, customer service, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when anticipating problems and leading or contributing to their resolution.
• Skill in developing project budgets, accurately estimating costs, analyzing budget and accounting reports, and preparing financial summaries and status reports.
• Skill in initiating requests for contracts and the procurement of goods and services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of personnel.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balance competing priorities, and meet commitments.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and working with financial databases.
• Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork.

Job Family

Professional Administrative (PA)

Job Profile

Budget/Resource Administration 4

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $95,250.00 - $148,590.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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