MCCS Job Opening Information
Position/GradeDIRECTOR FINANCE NF5 Location CAMP PENDLETON Type of Appointment FULL-TIME Open DateJULY 6, 2026Close DateJULY 26, 2026Who May ApplyALL SOURCESSalaryNEGOTIABLE Hours of OperationMONDAY-FRIDAY (0730-1630)[ ] Health Card Required[X] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Drivers License Required
Job Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at Camp Pendleton, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Director of Finance.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy back military service time)
Medical and dental insurance
Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary
Federal Long Term Care
Up to $3,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level
Leave Donation Program for lifes emergencies
Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual
Major Duties
Functions as the Chief Financial Officer for Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST)/Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). Incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (DAC/S), MCCS (MCIWEST)/Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Additionally, this position requires frequent coordination with Headquarters Marine Corps (MR/MF), Global Business Services (GBS), Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), MCIWEST Installations, and adjacent Service Level Training Installations to ensure timely submission of data calls, financial planning and coordination. Provides executive level operational control and management of MCCS financial resources (including Appropriated funds, Non-appropriated funds (NAF), and Uniformed Funding Management) with substantial advisory support in decision making processes on planned and on-going program activities. MCCS program activities at this level involve total sales, appropriated fund support, payroll, other income, and operating expenses.
Incumbent of this position is expected to exercise substantial judgement in planning, organizing, and directing the integrated financial management program. Participates with the MCCS, Assistant Chief of Staff (AC/S) and DAC/S in the development of annual budgets, long range financial program planning and capital improvement strategies. Regularly participates in installation meetings (i.e., MCCS Committees, Board of Directors Conferences, Advisory Boards and command staff meetings).
This position requires proactive efforts to keep the head of the NAFI (MCCS AC/S) informed by providing program financial analysis and evaluation, interpreting financial results of operations, and performing advisory services to operating managers on fiscal program issues. This position is responsible for developing annual departmental and divisional budgets, assisting with long range financial planning, program planning, and capital improvement strategies. Provides direction for fiscal functions including the administration of the integrated financial management system, accounting, payroll, financial management and reporting, budgeting, banking, and cash management along with other financial issues. Provides executive advisory support for planned and on-going program activities supporting a multi-million dollar government enterprise. Oversees the coordination with other Installation Finance Offices along with Global Business Services. Resolves financial, operational, or employee relations issues that may impact the effectiveness of MCCS programs.
Provides direction in administering an integrated financial system consisting of APF budgeting and accounting, NAF budgeting and accounting, NAF payroll, financial management reporting, and the security of funds. Prepares initial financial plans, related records, and exercises authority on approved budgets. Monitors programs on a regular basis and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCCS. Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives, and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the DAC/S, MCCS MCIWEST. Serves as the primary financial point of contact and reporting authority to Headquarters (MR/MF). Ensures that technical procedures and methodologies of the various financial management processes are adhered to by subordinates. Coordinates and correlates these functions into an effective and broad system of financial control while ensuring regulatory compliance within and across all applicable directives. Provides accountability for the Divisions funds and assets, providing full disclosure of financial results of operations on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. Provides direction for budgeting, official NAF accounting, payroll, financial management reporting, and security of MCCS funds. Exercises second level supervision over fiscal personnel, with responsibility for organizational structuring, establishing performance objectives, and overall staff supervision through subordinate supervisors.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of five years executive-level experience that demonstrates the ability to apply financial accounting principles, methods, and techniques of fiscal management, with a strong background in budget preparation, payroll management, and financial systems reporting. Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Financial Management is required. A Masters Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is highly desired. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may substitute for a Masters degree. Senior-level MCCS financial management experience is beneficial.
Extensive knowledge, experience, and ability to train subordinate staff in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) demonstrated by progressive accounting experience within the financial industry in a leadership role with the responsibility for managing an accounting staff. Must have knowledge, experience, and understanding of investment procedures, cash flow dynamics, capital expenditures, and operating budget tools and processes. Must possess knowledge and experience in Non-appropriated Fund and Appropriated Fund financial regulations, Uniformed Funding Management, policies and procedures, DoD travel regulations, credit, insurance and risk management, disbursing functions, employee compensation regulations, and revenue control, in order to effectively guide subordinate employees in the proper completion of their assigned duties. Must possess knowledge, experience, and understanding of inventory, asset control and finance management, as well as procurement regulations, policies, and procedures. Must have the ability to develop comprehensive and detailed briefs for internal and external entities. Must possess skill in identifying quantitative relationships between financial operations and budgetary projections. Ability to apply analytical methods and tools such as cost-benefit analysis, program planning, budgeting, and decision theory to solve complex financial problems.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to deal with individuals at various corporate levels, including high ranking military members, local and national headquarters staff, civic leaders, etc.
An annual financial declaration is required. Knowledge of Marine Corps staff procedures and organization is a plus. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. This position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive and therefore requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the background check and security investigation.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY)
A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
STEP 3 - Military Spousal Preference may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. Spouses must meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job announcement. Spouse preference eligibility begins 30 days before the reporting date to the new duty location. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until converted or hired into a regular full-time or part-time position or is within a 60- day period of receiving new PCS Orders.
Please see below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility. Documents will need to be uploaded as an attachment(s) to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
Required Documents
Furnish a copy of the PCS orders with reporting date to the new duty station and authorized move with spouse. If the spouse is not listed on the PCS orders, the spouse must provide documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, valid military ID, etc.) verifying marriage prior to PCS orders (must have been married to the military sponsor before relocation to the new duty station).
Submit a current application or resume.
For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility.
Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.