FINANCIAL MANAGER

Financial Manager Duties

As a FINANCIAL MANAGER, GS-0505-13, duties include:

1. Directs the financial management policy in support of the Air National Guard installation to include dissimilar geographically separated units. As the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), holds statutory authority and responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all Federal funds allocated to the installation. Determines the impact and implements courses of action regarding projected DOD, OSD, USAF, NGB, Inter-Service, and non-DoD federal government programs that affect Air National Guard plans, policies, and missions. Problem resolution extends beyond fiscal management and requires internal synchronization, the coordination of external offices at all base command levels, and the involvement of financial entities outside the base.
2. Serves as the principal financial advisor and technical expert to the Wing Commander, Senior Management Staff, GSU Commanders, and the Financial Management Board. Provides financial advisory services that contribute substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior management. Comprehends the unique mission, philosophy, and concepts of operation of commands or divisions subordinate to the Wing Commander in order to guarantee the financial success of related programs. Maintains a high level of mission awareness by regularly attending staff meetings, formal briefings, and spontaneous informal sessions chaired or called by the Wing Commander. Represents the Wing at nationwide financial meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to determine the impact of Higher Headquarters decisions on local programs. Provides advice to management to facilitate decisions regarding the extent of federal financial support for permanent and temporary civilian employment, unit flying requirements, real property maintenance and services (including environmental), logistics and administrative support, base security and firefighting capabilities, medical and counter narcotics programs, ancillary and specialty training, military clothing and subsistence, and discretionary funding levels for travel, general supplies and equipment, information technology equipment and communications, and other contract services. Analyzes deficiencies and recommends to the Wing Commander and Senior Management Staff the direction or alternatives to correct or achieve desired funding levels or actions. Explains, illustrates, and ensures the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial management products briefed to senior management. Exercises dual fiduciary responsibilities to the Wing Commander and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer and implements actions to be taken on the use of federal financial resources in assuring the objectives of the Wing Commander and Adjutant General's Department are fully received, considered, and finalized.
3. Functions as the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air(Fiscal) under ANGI 36-2, the accounting station's Certification Officer under the provisions of the Certification Officers Act of 1996, and as an agent of the US Treasury for all ANG federal disbursements and the associated pecuniary liabilities thereof. Incumbent is responsible for interpretation and implementation of all Comptroller General decisions as to the legality, propriety, and solvency of all payments and entitlements, and for ensuring all expenditures are in compliance with federal statutes. Implements sufficient internal controls that preclude Anti-Deficiency Act violations or obligations above the stated annual or multiannual authorities, limitations, and dollar thresholds. Researches, determines, and advises management regarding the use of non-appropriated funds when applicable. Ensures the proper documentation, accounting, and auditability of non-appropriated funds, and their traceability to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer as required in accordance with Air Force instructions or applicable state laws.