Finance & Accounting Professional 4

Overview The Business Services Directorate (BSD) delivers essential financial, contractual, and project management capabilities to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that are required as part of our management and operations contract to operate PNNL on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE). Our BSD purpose in delivering these capabilities is to provide efficient, effective, and compliant business services in order to increase the scientific impact of PNNL. Responsibilities This position is essential to managing the development and securing the approvals of thousands of federal and non-federal PNNL sponsor funding actions that are necessary to start the lab’s cutting-edge research. These activities involve working closely with PNNL sponsors and PNNL researchers and research support, as well as engaging Department of Energy (DOE) federal oversight and federal business support services. This position is in the Funding, Contracts, and Performance group at PNNL’s Business Services Directorate led by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). It reports to the Team Lead and funding manager in the Funding and Agreements Team. Serves as the functional owner of the IT business systems enabling these funding activities, which is a combination of homegrown PNNL systems and the workflow functionality in the Salesforce Customer Relations Management software. An important deliverable of this position is the annual Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) ceiling obligational request for PNNL that integrates lab-wide funding forecasts into an estimate that serve as ceilings for accepting lab funding. Real-time analysis during the execution year is also necessary to validate the SPP funding forecasts and needs and, when necessary, request additional SPP ceiling. The position routinely interfaces with federal oversight, the Pacific Northwest Site Office, and federal business support facilitating resolution of issues and ensuring compliance with the PNNL prime contract and DOE orders and regulations. It devises improved methods for business service delivery of funding support while compliant, adhering to compliance, and meeting research customer expectations. Works with various internal customers including PNNL Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Business Office Representatives, Legal, Project Management Office Directors, Sponsors, Accounts Receivable, Proposals Teams, other subject matter experts, and federal oversight. It is expected the incumbent will display a high degree of discretion, ability to execute complex tasks, and to operate independently. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience with PNNL business systems or enterprise-level financial and accounting systems in carrying out daily duties. Experience as a regular user and/or administrator of Salesforce, with skills in configuring workflows, adding data fields, monitoring access and roles, and other functionalities. Professional license and/or certification may be preferred. Experience in industry or DOE national laboratories engaging DOE federal oversight on financial and contractual compliance matters. Diverse experience in Chief Financial Officer organizations in multiple areas, such as finance, accounting, internal controls, procurement, or funding. Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Office of Management and Budget Circulars (A-11 and A-123). Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not Applicable Additional Information Not Applicable Testing Designated Position Not Applicable About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn. Mandatory Requirements Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. 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