Finance Section Chief - On Site California

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O'Brien's is the right fit for you.
Position Summary
Our team is looking for an experienced Finance Section Chief to support growth in our Response Operations Business Line. We are continuing to expand our Incident Management Team (IMT) strength in a variety of roles, with the addition of a Finance Section Chief for a specific assignment in California. The ideal candidate will have experience working on financial, cost analysis, and cost efficiency aspects of the Disaster Debris Removal Operation and other Disaster Management recovery efforts. This includes tracking, preparing, documenting, and administering damage claim and damage claim evaluations. Experience and the ability to integrate into the client's IC structure as well as the Witt O'Brien's Team is critical to being successful in this role.
Position Details

• Reports to: Project Manager
• Position Location: California (Various Locations)
• Position Type: On-Call/Contingent
• FLSA Status: NonExempt
• Pay: Hourly
• Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is approximately $60.00 pr/hr depending on education, qualifications, experience and work location.
• Travel: Regional; or state-wide travel may be required subject to reimbursement

Essential Job Functions

• Works in conjunction with and to support the Incident Command to manage operational requirements.
• Partners closely with the client's Chief Accounting Officer and serve as a Point of Contact for meetings, answering questions, and developing reports.
• Develop a database to include items such as: invoiced and actual payment financial data by assigned number, FEMA eligibility information, and community costs by invoice number and payment amount.
• Monitor contractor's' agreement negotiations, recording or auditing staff timesheets and equipment time, documenting and processing claims for accidents during the operational period, and managing all and costs associated with the operation.
• Liaison with Witt O'Brien's functional groups, Portfolio Management Office, and Project Staff to accurately share cost information.
• Prioritize and simultaneously handle multiple work tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Work as a member of a larger team supporting debris removal activities, comprised of various stakeholders within Witt O'Brien's, partnering firms and clients.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience providing administrative support related to: finance, reporting, invoice preparation, and maintaining financial records.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local all-hazards incident management.
• Knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance Eligibility.
• Proficient in MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Email, Microsoft TEAMS and calendar functions.
• Experience working with Smartsheet is a plus.

Preferred Job Requirements

• One of the following credentials: Certified public accountant (CPA), Certified Construction Auditor, Construction Control Professional, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Bookkeeper, Certified Inspector General, Certified Inspector General Auditor, Certified Inspector General Investigator, Certified Information Technology Professional or Attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Understanding of emergency management principles and constructs to include completion of Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Understanding or completion of E/L 0973: National Incident Management System Incident Command System All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief, or equivalent.
• Understanding or completion of the United States Fire Administration (USFA) O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) Introduction, or equivalent.

Work Schedule

• Regular business hours (7am to 4pm; Monday through Friday).
• Urgent, disaster related needs may require extended hours or work on holidays or weekends.

Job Description Disclaimer
This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Commitment to Diversity

• Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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