Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Overview

The Controller position is in the Department of Administrative Services, Financial Management Office, Financial Operations Division (FOD). The FOD supports financial operations including accounting, finance, travel, disbursement, external financial and tax reporting, investment services, and other fiscal services to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) and Judiciary.

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Controller in the Financial Management Office (FMO), Financial Operations Division (FOD). The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief in FMO. The Controller's primary responsibilities are centered on accounting operations and ensuring the integrity of Judiciary's financial management. The Controller focuses on financial management activities related to the planning, development, coordination, and execution accounting policies, programs, and procedures across the Judiciary, excluding the Supreme Court.

The Controller acts as an expert advisor to the FMO Chief and AO senior leaders, including the Director, Deputy Director, and Associate Director for the Department of Administrative Services.

The successful candidate must possess significant professional experience in accounting, finance, policy, compliance, payment and travel management, along with a working knowledge of financial application requirements. Additionally, they should have a solid understanding of the system development lifecycle and recognize the importance of technology in supporting long- and short-term enterprise-wide financial management solutions.