To support the Laboratory's budget formulation/execution activities and provide analytical/financial support to Laboratory management. The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.
Prepare various financial schedules to support the Laboratory's budget formulation and execution processes including budget, cost and staffing analyses, outyear planning, provisional and actual indirect rate calculations, and periodic indirect rate recovery analysis during the fiscal year. This includes preparation of a set of schedules following each monthly closing with notes summarizing trends and highlighting issues.
Prepare the various reports for submission to DOE.
Provide analytical and financial analysis support to the Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer, including responding to ad hoc budget/financial data calls from DOE.
Other Tasks (20%)
Support Principal Investigators in the preparation and submission of out-of-cycle proposals to DOE.
Assist in updates of Budget Office desktop procedures.
Maintain the Budget Office website.
Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Mathematics or similar field; MBA degree a plus.
5-10 years’ experience working in a budgeting/accounting environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; ability to explain and quantify the impact of alternative decisions/scenarios to address business issues.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to develop written reports concisely explaining financial analyses, their results, and the resulting recommendations.
Ability to work with senior Laboratory managers.
Excellent knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.
