[Remote] Government Accounting Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution committed to scientific innovation. They are seeking a Government Accounting Manager to lead the Government Accounting team, providing oversight for financial, contractual, and project management functions to enhance PNNL's scientific impact.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Government Accounting team, in the Business Service Directorate, that enables the effective, efficient, and compliant execution of $1.6B of research and development in basic science, energy, and national securityProvides oversight of a major financial, contractual, or project management sub-functionProvides indirect leadership to sub-functional teams, programs or business system with impact across PNNLAdvise the PNNL CFO/Associate Lab Director for Business Services Directorate (BSD), as well as the BSD leadership team and business offices, on all matters relating to government accountingChair the Accounting Practices Committee that identifies changes to accounting practices and coordinates the communication of accounting changes to internal stakeholders and in the Finance ManualServes as the overall BSD Lead and Coordinator for all internal and external audit activitiesFunction as PNNL expert on allowable cost determinationsWork collaboratively across the lab to refine the internal control environmentReview corrective action plans (CAP) resulting from audit findings, relating finance and accountingMonitor and advise on changes to applicable federal/DOE laws, regulations, directives, and handbookDraft and prepare White Papers and lead special projectsLead BSD Training in Government Accounting foundational areas, including Cost Accounting Standards and engaging auditorsMember of Government Accounting subcommittee community of practice w/ DOE labsSkillsBS/BA and 12 years of experience -OR-MS/MA or higher and 10 years of experienceExperience on senior management team briefing and advising on government accounting matters10-15 years in the federal regulatory and contracting environment (DOD/DOE experience preferred)Multiple positions at federal contractors in contracting, finance, or accountingFamiliarity with Defense Contract Auditing Agency (DCAA), Inspector General, or other federal audit entitiesEngagement with federal oversight and federal or non-federal auditExpertise in the following regulations and rules: Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); FAR and DEAR; DOE Orders, Directives, and Policies; DOE Financial Management Handbook (FMH); DOE integrated prime contracts (non-integrated contracts desirable); OMB applicable guidance and Circulars; COSO (Green book); and GAO (Red book)Strong interpersonal skills and proven record of success in building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse set of customers, senior management, stakeholders, regulatory entities, 3rd party providers, peers and subordinatesDemonstrated record of outstanding customer service and continuous improvement through using best practices, process and systems improvements and effective change managementExcellent oral and written communications with the ability to influence and provide counsel to Lab executive leaders and stakeholders to accomplish business objectives and contractual obligationsBenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRobust telehealth care optionsSeveral mental health benefitsFree wellness coachingHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountsBasic life insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programBusiness travel insuranceTuition assistanceRelocationBackup childcareLegal benefitsSupplemental parental bonding leaveSurrogacy and adoption assistanceFertility supportEmployees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension planMay enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company matchEmployees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per yearMay receive ten paid holidays per yearCompany OverviewPacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Richland, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.pnnl.gov/.