Government Accounting Program Manager

　　Job ID

　　5706

　　Location

　　SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

　　Full-Time

　　Regular

　　SLAC Job Postings

　　Position Overview

　　SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Government Accounting Program Manager who is organizationally astute and is a dependable self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position will report to the Controller and will manage a wide variety of tasks supporting federal government compliance in a fast-paced environment, requiring a high level of professionalism, productivity, accuracy, collaboration, sound judgement and decision-making.

　　The mission of the Controller’s Office within the SLAC Business Services Division is to provide consistently reliable, timely and compliant accounting, financial reporting, financial assurance, travel, and disbursement services to internal and external stakeholders using efficient & innovative processes and systems.

　　SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University.

　　Specific Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

　　Develop incurred cost (ICS) proposals in compliance with applicable government accounting regulations and standards.

　　Interface with government auditors on accounting matters and serve as primary point of contact for audits conducted by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and/or the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

　　Monitor cost allowability and ensure that unallowable costs are properly identified, segregated, and removed from claims costs in the ICS proposals.

　　Assist management with closing gaps through development and implementation of financial corrective action plans.

　　Serve as the laboratory’s subject matter expert (SME) on Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

　　Support the development and maintenance of the laboratory’s CAS Disclosure Statement.

　　Conduct variance and flux analyses, develop financial reports, plans, and presentations on accounting matters, including the evaluation of changes to the Department of Energy (DOE) Financial Management Handbook.

　　Develop and deliver financial training to assure that laboratory personnel have the job knowledge to appropriately support sound stewardship of financial resources.

　　May supervise, train, coach and review the work of other employees.

　　To be successful in this position you will bring:

　　Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

　　Experience with government audit support and internal controls.

　　Regulatory expertise in the ability to apply, interpret, and implement CAS, FAR and DEAR.

　　Advanced communication skills to communicate information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.

　　Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial systems and reporting, such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, Tableau, Workday in addition to Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

　　Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.

　　Demonstrated leadership and strategic management skills.

　　Demonstrated experience managing people.

　　U.S. Citizenship to access Federal reporting systems.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master's degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

　　Prior experience working for a DOE laboratory or Federal contractor.

　　Familiarity with the Federal Government’s Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) portal.

　　SLAC Manager Competencies:

　　Results Through Others (drives results & directs work): Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.

　　Aligns Priorities (plans & aligns): Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.

　　Applies Lab Acumen (business insight): Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.

　　Navigates Complexity (managing complexity): Manages a multitude of information and complex circumstances to discern what is most important; demonstrates effective problem-solving, decision-making, and takes appropriate action, even in difficult situations or with conflicting data.

　　Builds Trust (instills trust): Earns trust and credibility from team members, peers and stakeholders; demonstrates SLAC values of respect and integrity.

　　Relationships (interpersonal savvy, collaborates, manages conflict, builds networks): Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve team, department/directorate and lab goals.

　　Communication (communicates effectively): Ensures effective information flow to various audiences; delivers clear and appropriate written and verbal communications; makes clear and impactful presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences.

　　Self-Awareness (demonstrates self-awareness): Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.

　　Team Effectiveness (builds effective teams): Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative team environment; leverages team members’ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.

　　Purpose & Vision (drives vision & purpose): Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.

　　Physical requirements and working conditions:

　　Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

　　Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site, hybrid and remote work options.

　　Work standards:

　　Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

　　Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.¿ Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities:¿ http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

　　Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,¿ http://adminguide.stanford.edu

　　Classification Title: Accounting Manager 1

　　Grade: J, Job code: 4446

　　Duration: Regular Continuing

　　The expected pay range for this position is $128,000 - $145,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

　　SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.