Supervisory Accountant

The Director of the Division of Financial Reporting advises the NIH Director, NIH Principal Deputy Director, NIH Deputy Director for Management, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, senior DHHS officials, & senior Institutes/Centers staff. The Director of the Division of Policy & Quality is responsible for overseeing critical functions for OFM including policy development, assessment, auditing quality assurance, performing internal review activities, & conducting statistical analysis services. Major duties: Plans, directs, and manages the operation of the organization requiring a comprehensive knowledge and application of accounting principles, concepts, and techniques, as well as requirements of central oversight agencies. Advises in the formulation of organization plans and develops and implements internal policies, processes, procedures, and controls to improve the efficiency and economy of accounting operations. Reviews and assess the organization's accounting operations and procedures, as well as its effectiveness in providing quality accounting services to the institutes and centers (IC's). Established and implements internal policies, processes, procedures, and controls as required to improve the efficiency and economy of accounting operations and services. Represents OFM on committees/tasks forces/working groups established to review or address complex issues related to NIH accounting systems, services, or other related issues. Provides expert advice or assistance to the HHS and NIH staff, regarding accounting operations and/or other related issues. Prepares or directs the preparation of responses to inquiries from Congress, the GAO, OMB, and other regulatory agencies. Performs a full range of supervisory functions for staff. As supervisor, plans, assigns, and directs the work to be accomplished, insuring timely performance of satisfactory amount and quality of work.