Financial Manager PIP-II

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$99,500.00-$141,367.00.

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 the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, and sponsorship assistance.

Fermilab’s Finance Organization seeks a Financial Manager to assists Senior Financial Manager in the execution, coordination, management and oversight of all budget and financial activities. As primary Financial Manager of a large, multi-year, multi-institutional project(s) hosted in a Division/Section/Center (typically responsible >$100M) The Financial Manager may manage employees engaged in budget financial activities of the organization(s) to which assigned.

What your day-to-day as a Financial Manager (PIP-II) will look like:

• Prepares, summarizes and organizes financial information for operating and/or capital budgets including assigned project's or organization's segment of the annual budgetary submission to the U.S. Department of Energy. 
• Applies appropriate financial controls to the transfer of funding between the 
• project or organization to which assigned and other laboratory organizations. 
• Assures the correct budget allocation of direct and indirect costs of funding received. 
• Validates funding availability on project purchases and approves purchases based on assigned threshold (reviewed annually). 
• Formulates and implements methods and procedures for budget planning, reporting and analysis, and cost accumulation and control for the assigned project or organization, and ensures their compatibility with established laboratory guidelines. 
• Maintains availability of chargeable task codes in accordance with the established control account structure. Reconciles final control account costs including final indirect costs and final billing and closeout of purchase orders. 
• Works closely with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to determine and submit month-end service accruals and accruals for non-receipted goods for project. Advises CAMs on root cause of cost variances as they relate to accounting activities. 
• Compiles and analyzes Effort Reporting for consistency with manpower and cost estimates and investigates unexpected results and/or significant variances. Communicates findings to, and interacts with, senior managers and/or project management to coordinate and implement corrective actions as necessary. 
• Works in close collaboration with management of assigned project or organization to assemble resource allocation plans and forecasts in accordance with Directorate guidance, project needs and operational/experimental priorities. 
• Prepares reports and maintains records concerning the overall financial state of the organization or project to which assigned including budget allocations, reallocations of funding and balances, obligations, costs, institutional financial allocations and expenses, inventory and other property, cost transfers, effort reporting, integration of financial data for the entire collaboration and Laboratory/DOE Reviews. May conduct periodic reviews of Construction and Equipment Work-in-Process. Determines whether and when items are ready to be capitalized or otherwise reclassified as an asset. 
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field with 6+ years of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
   

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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What To Expect Next:
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