Associate Director, Finance & Accounting
Associate Director, Finance & Accounting
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Description of Work
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**
**Position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act - G.S. 126**
The Associate Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Divisions Finance & Accounting unit. This leadership role manages all aspects of financial recordkeeping payment and receipt tracking and compliance with federal reporting requirements mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Associate Director will directly supervise a team of eight financial analysts each responsible for key components of the Divisions accounting operations. These areas include maintaining NCFS ledgers processing accounts payable transactions preparing CMS financial reports managing managed care payment transactions overseeing hardship advance distributions monitoring liquidated damages processing travel reimbursements completing cost settlements and reconciling drug rebate transactions. The Associate Director will provide ongoing guidance and oversight to ensure accuracy timeliness and compliance across all functions.
This position works closely with the Cash Financial Analyst and the Deputy Director of Budget to assess the Divisions cash position and support the development of short-term cash flow forecasts.
The Associate Director is accountable for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting records financial reconciliations required for audits and reports delivered to both internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership technical expertise and a commitment to financial integrity and operational excellence.
About the NC Division of Health Benefits:
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents children seniors people with intellectual / developmental disabilities and behavioral health substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year DHB ensures that more than 108000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forbenefits.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:Thorough knowledge of accounting theories and principles with a strong emphasis on governmental accounting practices as applied within the State of North Carolina. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex financial regulations and policies in a public sector environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to synthesize financial data identify trends and anomalies and formulate effective solutions. Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to varied audiences.
Proven leadership capabilities demonstrated through successful management of accounting operations and oversight of personnel with diverse technical skill sets. Skilled in fostering team collaboration setting performance standards and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Commitment to financial integrity and quality control with a keen ability to identify and address potential compliance or operational issues proactively. Ensures adherence to internal controls and promotes a culture of accountability and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced use of Excel for financial analysis and reporting as well as strong working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint for preparing reports documentation and presentations.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. SeeEducation and Experience Equivalency Guidefor details.
Bachelors degree in accounting business administration economics finance management or related discipline from an accredited institution with six years of directly-related experience and at least one year of supervisory experience
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.To check the status of an application please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click Application Status.
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Director
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