Assistant Vice President Financial Management

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – the Dallas Fed is dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. Together we create a workplace where talented people can thrive and welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.

Downtown Dallas, Texas (on‑site, with flexibility to work remotely based on business needs).

The Assistant Vice President in Financial Management will provide strategic leadership for the department, with responsibilities that may include oversight of accounting, finance business partners, procurement, and other administrative functions as needed to best serve the organization. This role requires adaptability as specific responsibilities are subject to change based on departmental needs and priorities. The ideal candidate will be capable of leading any function within Financial Management to best serve the organization’s evolving requirements.

• Lead engagement of teams across Financial Management related to people management practices, including performance planning and management, communications, and culture advancement initiatives.
• Accounting responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial statements for internal and external users based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Financial Accounting Manual for Federal Reserve Banks. Responsible for ensuring effective controls over all financial reporting processes and for reviewing external service provider reports (i.e. SOC 1 reports) and rendering an opinion on whether any control deficiencies impact the Bank’s financial statements.
• Finance business partner program responsibilities include providing proactive, strategic financial management consultation and solutions to stakeholders to produce annual budgets, monthly financial forecasts, and variance analysis. Consults regarding financial services and creates valued insights, such as analysis and decision support, and supports, challenges and influences business area decision‑making by recommending best practices.
• Address bank‑wide procurement and discretionary expenditure needs using strategic sourcing and payment approaches. Oversee the development, implementation and enhancement of dashboards, visualizations and scalable business processes balancing stakeholder needs and FRS data governance guidelines.
• Provide periodic presentations to the Audit Committee, First Vice President, and President.

• Be a leader within the District in vision, presence, and partnership.
• Have an enterprise mindset and ensure solutions focused on the overall success of the Bank and Federal Reserve System.
• Build connections with other Reserve Banks and the Federal Reserve Board to increase thought leadership within the Federal Reserve System.
• May serve on or lead local or System work groups or committees, actively seeking, securing, and developing the best talent available.
• Ensure high engagement of teams across the Financial Management department and Bank, ensuring optimal performance and continual skill development of staff.
• Mentor and support staff to develop the next generation of Bank leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting; graduate degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or relevant experience.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant accounting, FP&A, or other finance related experience.
• Five or more years of experience managing and leading managers and employees preferred.
• Deep interest in public service and commitment to the mission of the Federal Reserve System.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension and 401(k) plan with employer matching provision.
• Credit protection, financial planning, and opportunities for pre‑tax savings.
• Generous vacation, federal holidays, and paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Healthy lifestyle assistance through an on‑site fitness center and subsidized cafeteria with healthy food options.
• Central location in Downtown Dallas with free on‑site underground parking and public transportation subsidy.
• Support with continued education.
• Relocation assistance may be offered.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and the role is not available for sponsorship.
• Work is performed on‑site in the downtown Dallas office with appropriate flexibility to work remotely based on business needs.
• This role is based in our downtown Dallas office; ability and willingness to travel as needed (up to 10%).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all applicants. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.