Provide leadership for exempt analysts in audit, internal controls, and risk
Oversee NREL's internal audits, annual financial statement audit, OMB Circular A-123 assessment, and financial assurance program
Analyze NREL and Alliance internal control risks and compliance exposures and provide mitigation recommendations
Promote and exhibit ethical and professional behavior in a diverse work environment
Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, CAS, GAAP, DOE contractual requirements, and NREL policies and procedures
Lead, prioritize, and delegate work related to compliance with government regulations and orders related to OMB Circular A-123 and the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act
Oversee timely submissions of annual A-123 assessment and erroneous payment reporting
Provide technical advice and guidance to staff
Oversee analysis of financial control, operational risks and compliance exposures for Alliance
Oversee administration of NREL’s internal control software system (TeamMate+ Audit)
Develop and implement updates to accounting policies, procedures, systems, and forms to ensure internal controls compliance
Advise OCFO, senior, and executive management on internal controls and risks
Serve as primary point of contact for resolving external and internal customer financial controls and compliance issues
Liaise with Internal Audit Group and external auditors on audits, financial controls, operational risks, and compliance
Provide input for team performance objectives and appraisals; assist in hiring, development, and mentorship
Ensure team compliance with DOE regulations and contractual requirements and all lab level policies and procedures
Oversee administration of Oracle segregation of duties monitoring software and assist in resolving conflicts
Guide accounting staff to mitigate risks and improve desk procedures
Identify and develop process improvement initiatives and recommend change management strategies
Perform other accounting and financial operations duties as assigned
Act as management delegate as needed
Requirements
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience
Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience
Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience
Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience
Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field
Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills
Ability to use various computer software programs
Must be US Citizen at time of application
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card (favorable background investigation)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) unless prohibited by state/local law
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
pension benefits
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
paid holidays
tuition reimbursement
performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards (may include monetary component)
Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement
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