Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Description

Job Posting Title

Chief Financial Officer

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

ODVA – Central Office

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 11, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer

This position is for a Chief Financial Officer for the Finance Division – Central Office

OK Department of Veterans Affairs
2132 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Salary: up to $140,000 based on education and experience

Position Description:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for overseeing the financial activities and procurement needs of the ODVA.

Basic Purpose:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for planning and directing financial accounting, budgeting, auditing, investments, cash management and other fiscal operations and functions. This includes directing staff activities in maintaining, analyzing and reporting financial accounting data, developing appropriate accounting systems, establishing necessary financial controls, approving various expenditures and obligations, planning and conducting internal and external audits, developing budget work programs and recommendations concerning appropriations, and similar functions.

Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the budgeting system and development of the annual operating and capital budgets, including ongoing tracking and reporting

• Set and manage financial control and assurance activities

• Oversee the preparation of reports regarding the financial status of the ODVA.

• Oversee accounting activity including cash flow management, accounts receivable /payable, and payroll

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and governmental agency reports.

• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.

• Works with the Agency leadership to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position supervises other employees and managers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field

• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant Designation

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field 

• Preferred experience will be in the area of management and administration related to the oversight of a large, complex financial system.

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Benefits

Not Specified