Deputy to Sr Financial Manager

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship assistance.

About the Role:
Fermilab's Finance Organization seeks a Deputy to the Senior Financial Manager. The Deputy will assist the Senior Financial Manager in the execution, coordination, management and oversight of all budget and financial activities. The Deputy to the Senior Financial Manager will manage employees engaged in budget and financial activities of the assigned organizations.

What your day-to-day as a Deputy to the Senior Financial Manager at Fermilab will look like:

• Lead team of junior financial staff.
• Proposals and Budget Development working with Principal Investigators (PIs) on proposal budgets to ensure correct application of rates, and alignment with charging practices and the funding announcement or field work proposal.
• Projections and Analysis reviewing uncosted balances and providing variance analysis.
• Timekeeping (Kronos)
• Purchasing & Purchase Order (PO) Maintenance advising on procurement procedures and required documentation.
• Project Accounting performing cost impact and budget availability.
• Take lead in reorganization of Particle Physics Directorate org structure and tasks
• Travel / Relocation approval of all organizational travel budgeting in Concur
• Joint Appointments including tracking JA invoices with and without Pos.
• Employee Maintenance (Workday)
• Procard support to administrative staff about front-end issues, reconciliation issues
• Morale funds - completing, signing off, and submitting morale fund reimbursement forms.
• Miscellaneous maintaining of signature authority list, which denotes the monetary value individuals are allowed to approve.
• May serve on committees to review charging practices, or assess management systems
• Enterprise Applications Account Request - provide guidance on correct access and approve forms.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field with 6+ years of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management or leadership experience

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
We'll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.