Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages the financial operations of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The CFO formulates, implements, and ensures compliance with agency and Federal fiscal policies, internal controls, and audits; oversees budget formulation, interagency agreements, and agency acquisitions, including contracts; monitors, forecasts, and reports on agency fiscal positions; and contributes financial expertise to agency operations and strategic planning.

Job Description

General Qualifications: Superior character, good judgment, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a supportive, professional, and problem-solving manner with agency employees, outside partners, and stakeholders. Leadership skills as characterized by the ability to develop a common vision with colleagues, superiors, subordinates, and a facilitative management style that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, and flexibility. Skill in assessing a problem or requirement, organizing an appropriate, solutions-focused response, and engaging others as needed to achieve a desired outcome. An ability to manage multiple requirements simultaneously and effectively while maintaining oversight over areas of responsibility. Flexibility and adaptability to changes in requirements, including Administration and Congressional direction, often with limited lead times. Ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate technical projects, and to monitor and report on progress towards project objectives and milestones. Superior oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively, and engage and collaborate with others. Technical Qualifications - Required: A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. At least ten (10) years of applicable experience in budgeting, accounting, or related financial processes and activities for a Federal agency. At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and/or managing Federal accounting or budgeting staff, including at least one (1) year of direct supervisory experience. Knowledge and competency in Federal accounting principles, compliance with Federal financial regulations, and experience with Federal financial reporting requirements as demonstrated through experience, education, or a combination of both. Knowledge and competency in Federal agreements and acquisitions principles, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as demonstrated through experience, education, or a combination of both. Demonstrated ability to oversee budget formulation, accounting structures, processes, and/or financial and performance reporting within a Federal agency. Demonstrated experience managing, overseeing, or supporting financial audit processes within a Federal agency. Demonstrated ability to translate technical financial language and topics for non-technical audiences, including preparing materials for or providing briefings to agency leadership. Proficiency with MS Office 365, virtual collaboration tools such as MS Teams, and accounting-specific software as appropriate. Technical Qualifications - Preferred: Appropriate professional-level certifications, e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Financial Manager. Experience working with or responding to budget data requests and related directives from the Office of Management and Budget. Proficiency in financial management systems appropriate to the requirements of a small Federal agency.