Internal Controls Manager

September 26

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Energy • Science • Government

National Renewable Energy Laboratory is a national laboratory of the U. S. Department of Energy, focused on transforming energy through research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL partners with organizations to accelerate the transition of these technologies to the marketplace. The laboratory covers a range of research areas, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, transportation, wind, and water. It provides data sets, maps, models, and tools for energy analysis and offers research positions in various fields related to renewable energy. NREL is committed to economic impact, sustainability, diversity, and community collaboration.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1977

⚡ Energy

🔬 Science

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• Provide leadership for exempt analysts in audit, internal controls, and risk • Oversee NREL's internal audits, annual financial statement audit, OMB Circular A-123 assessment, and financial assurance program • Analyze NREL and Alliance internal control risks and compliance exposures and provide mitigation recommendations • Promote and exhibit ethical and professional behavior in a diverse work environment • Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, CAS, GAAP, DOE contractual requirements, and NREL policies and procedures • Lead, prioritize, and delegate work related to compliance with government regulations and orders related to OMB Circular A-123 and the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act • Oversee timely submissions of annual A-123 assessment and erroneous payment reporting • Provide technical advice and guidance to staff • Oversee analysis of financial control, operational risks and compliance exposures for Alliance • Oversee administration of NREL’s internal control software system (TeamMate+ Audit) • Develop and implement updates to accounting policies, procedures, systems, and forms to ensure internal controls compliance • Advise OCFO, senior, and executive management on internal controls and risks • Serve as primary point of contact for resolving external and internal customer financial controls and compliance issues • Liaise with Internal Audit Group and external auditors on audits, financial controls, operational risks, and compliance • Provide input for team performance objectives and appraisals; assist in hiring, development, and mentorship • Ensure team compliance with DOE regulations and contractual requirements and all lab level policies and procedures • Oversee administration of Oracle segregation of duties monitoring software and assist in resolving conflicts • Guide accounting staff to mitigate risks and improve desk procedures • Identify and develop process improvement initiatives and recommend change management strategies • Perform other accounting and financial operations duties as assigned • Act as management delegate as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience • Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience • Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience • Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience • Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines • Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field • Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills • Ability to use various computer software programs • Must be US Citizen at time of application • Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card (favorable background investigation) • Must pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) unless prohibited by state/local law

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance • short- and long-term disability insurance • pension benefits • 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match • life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance • personal time off (PTO) and sick leave • paid holidays • tuition reimbursement • performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards (may include monetary component) • Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement