Finance Administrator
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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Address: 501 North 24th Street
Phoenix AZ 85008
Salary: $110000
Grade: 26
Closing Date: APRIL 24 2025
This Finance Administrator will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing Division Finance
Managers and/or other financial staff for the Arizona State Hospital. The position directs financial activity through subordinate Division Finance Managers Bureau Finance Managers and Financial Analysts and other financially related staff. This position will have the responsibility for assisting with the planning directing development and of the finances for the Agency. This position will oversee accounting functions banking functions and medical billing through subordinate accounting staff. This position will be the primary support for the CFO and Deputy CFO in all Budget and Financially related special projects responding to any requests from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) or the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget (OSPB) and requests for information from the Media or other sources outside of the Agency for the Arizona State Hospital.
The position provides management and oversight on all financial matters for the agency including development of budgets; forecasting revenues and expenditures; compiling monthly budget reports; monitoring financial activities including revenues expenditures appropriations budgets obligations and contractual activities; conducting monthly budget meetings with ASH Executive Team ensuring fiscal accountability; ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws regulations rules and policies; supporting and enhancing the Agencys Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives; strategic planning; and leading/supervising subordinate staff. This position will be a member of the Arizona State Hospital Governing Body and attend monthly meetings.
This position will work with both its direct and indirect reports to; educate empower and build succession plans mitigating risk to the
agency while building skill sets that will provide opportunities for growth and advancement. This will ensure financial staff from all
divisions are working closely to maximize coordination cooperation and communication to improve efficiency and effectiveness and
standardize work practices across the agency. Coordinating and integrating the activities of multiple professionals and subordinate staff
whose programs and/or organizational units interlock extensively to meet established organizational objectives and program goals.
This position will also be responsible for the coordination and review of ASH financial information for the Agencys annual budget to the JLBC and OSPB supplemental budget requests decision packages evaluation of potential legislative changes review of budget bills and special projects as assigned by the CFO. This position will also coordinate the development of any statutorily mandated financial reporting for the agency.
Directly or indirectly supervise Division Finance Managers Bureau Finance Managers and Financial Analysts.
Provide guidance mentorship and training to subordinate staff.
Develop strategic financial plans and recommendations for the Agency on all financial matters for executivelevel management.
Manage and oversee reconciliations of accounts general ledgers and adhoc analysis recommend cost allocation methodologies and identify costsavings and revenue maximization opportunities.
Monitoring financial activities including revenues expenditures appropriations budgets obligations and contractual activities.
Ensure compliance with the Arizona State Accounting Manual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and any and all applicable State and Federal Regulations. Identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend/implement potential solutions.
Consult with executivelevel management to develop and monitor division expenditures plan identify potential shortfalls and recommend potential solutions.
Coordinate develop and oversee the agencys budget process for the Arizona State Hospital including development and submission to JLBC and OSPB indepth analysis of financial issues development of decision packages completion of ABS continuous evaluation of legislative proposals and assist in ongoing financial or legislative requests.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge of:
Expert knowledge of financial accounting methods.
Advanced knowledge of principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting and financial management.
Advanced knowledge of budget procedures and grant management.
Expert working knowledge of policies
procedures programs and business goals.
Expert working knowledge of business
process design/redesign.
State government processes
Performance Management (PM) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
Strong customer service skills.
Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills.
Multiple leadership and supervision techniques including interpersonal skills building and maintaining professional working relationships and emotional intelligence
Excellent grant management budgetary financial management and accounting and auditing skills.
Demonstrated ability to balance
prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
Ability to:
Demonstrated ability to synthesize
feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to build strong
relationships inside and outside the
organization.
Analytically and logically resolve issues and interpret findings and arrive at sound accurate judgments and decisions
Produce highquality deliverables under short time constraints for a sustained period of time
Synthesize large volumes of information
Analyze financial data
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related field from an accredited college and a minimum of 5 years of experience in budgeting governmental accounting experience and experience in cost allocation and reporting for a large organization. Masters degree in business or public administration or a related field may substitute for 12 of the required experience.
Drivers license
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/longterm disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50 of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27week wait period for contributions to begin.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
