The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
Summary
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
The Senior Leader for Financial Management serves as a non-supervisory, senior level technical advisor in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), providing expertise for developing and promulgating accounting standards and controls for revenue and corporate accounting across the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their applications.
As the Senior Leader for Financial Management your duties and responsibilities will be to:
Provide technical advice on the performance of accounting services for IRS, oversees development of IRS annual financial statements, and maintains financial systems for accounting and financial reporting and accounting integration for tax revenue receipt and refund activities and reporting unpaid assessments (taxes receivable). Represents and speaks on behalf of the CFO and Deputy CFO (DCFO), at conferences, events, and other external forums.
Serve as a principal advisor to the CFO, Deputy CFO, Office of the CFO executives and managers, financial system users, as well as representatives and/or officials from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in matters pertaining to accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of IRS transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the federal government as established by the Federal Standards Accounting Advisory Board. Serves as a technical liaison with Treasury and GAO personnel regarding these organizations' principles, standards, practices, and functions.
Establish and ensure compliance with uniform accounting standards and controls for IRS-wide accounting operations. Advises on short and long-range program policies and strategies for accounting functions and processes by which the CFO oversees accounting of revenues, refundable credits, refunds, and unpaid assessments.
Coordinates revenue and corporate accounting activities to ensure compliance with CFO Act requirements and other IRS financial management activities. Monitors new legislation and emerging technical issues affecting IRS accounting transactions.
Oversee preparation of the IRS Financial Report and related internal and external financial reporting, ensuring program objectives and methods are met. Serves as the principal expert on complex accounting matters and works with GAO on matters affecting the financial statement audit. Formulates short and long-range program policies, strategies, and objectives for implementation of accounting program areas. Establishes internal operational and technical standards, procedures, practices, and controls for assigned program areas.
Evaluate and monitor IRS administrative and custodial financial system requirements for compliance with accounting standards, controls and requirements, including those contained in the CFO Act, GAO Policy and Procedures Manual for Guidance of Federal Agencies, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, and applicable statutes, including the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, and OMB and Treasury requirements.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web atwww.jobs.irs.gov
Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission.
Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so.
Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States. The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization. You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually.
Disclose Political Appointments.
A valid certified public accountant license as issued by a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or educational equivalent.
Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience directly related to the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent, with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. You must demonstrate in your application, significant achievements, increasing levels of responsibility, and a solid record of successful professional performance.
In addition:
To be minimally qualified for this position, you must meet the following basic requirements: EDUCATION: A degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs):
In addition to specialized experience, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Please give examples and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issued you handled in your resume. Your résumé must show that you possess the following TQs:
Financial Management - Demonstrated experience and ability to lead complex financial management programs and activities to include developing financial management and accounting policies, financial statement preparation, managing audits and corrective action plans and implementing major complex financial management systems.
Financial Analysis - Extensive knowledge of financial analysis theories, techniques, and practices. Skill in applying this knowledge to manage and oversee frequent and extensive revisions of financial plans, programs, and operations.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Failure to meet basic qualification requirements and all Mandatory Technical Qualifications may result in disqualification.
Education
A degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor."). A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement.
Additional information
Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs.
Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM EST of the closing date.
If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
Salary for Senior Level jobs vary depending on qualifications.
Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
The employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume and responses to the online questions.
Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their leadership skills, technical experience and accomplishments, as described in their resume.
Applicants will be rated and ranked by a senior executive panel and those determined best qualified may be referred to participate in a selection interview. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete application includes 1. A resume 2. Vacancy Questionnaire Responses and 3. Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
1. RESUME: The new federal hiring process requires applicants to submit a two (2)-page resume which includes information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the required MTQs.
If you submit more than two pages, the remainder of the pages will not be reviewed nor considered. Note: Applications must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, preferably Times New Roman font, no less than 11-point size with no less than half an inch margin all around. Reviewers of your application must be able to read your resume or your application will be disqualified.
Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation (if applicable).
Current SF-50: Applicants must provide a copy of a SF-50 reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
Valid Certified Public Accountant License - as issued by a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Unofficial or official transcript(s) for your degree in Accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. An official transcript is required if you are selected.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete/Ineligible" rating.
REMINDER:Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
You must submit all documentation by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement to be eligible.
We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the questions and TQs. Please view Resume Tips.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 04/16/2026 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 04/16/2026.
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).
To complete, you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/16/2026.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account USAJOBS. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: USAJOBS. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: USAJOBS Application Status
CFO
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Once your application package and online questionnaire are received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at Reasonable Accommodation. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
11 paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: Pay and Benefits.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application includes 1. A resume 2. Vacancy Questionnaire Responses and 3. Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
1. RESUME: The new federal hiring process requires applicants to submit a two (2)-page resume which includes information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the required MTQs.
If you submit more than two pages, the remainder of the pages will not be reviewed nor considered. Note: Applications must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, preferably Times New Roman font, no less than 11-point size with no less than half an inch margin all around. Reviewers of your application must be able to read your resume or your application will be disqualified.
Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation (if applicable).
Current SF-50: Applicants must provide a copy of a SF-50 reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
Valid Certified Public Accountant License - as issued by a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Unofficial or official transcript(s) for your degree in Accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. An official transcript is required if you are selected.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete/Ineligible" rating.
REMINDER:Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
You must submit all documentation by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement to be eligible.
We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the questions and TQs. Please view Resume Tips.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 04/16/2026 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 04/16/2026.
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).
To complete, you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/16/2026.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account USAJOBS. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: USAJOBS. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: USAJOBS Application Status
CFO
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Once your application package and online questionnaire are received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at Reasonable Accommodation. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
11 paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: Pay and Benefits.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
