Lead Financial Analyst

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division HEALTH BENEFITS Job Classification Title Financial Analyst II (NS) Position Number  Grade NC15

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 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.

The Lead Financial Analyst serves as a senior technical resource within the Accounting and Finance team, supporting the coordination and execution of month‑end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting activities. The position strengthens financial processes within a dynamic operational environment by promoting accuracy, compliance, and workflow continuity. It partners closely with leadership and team members to improve clarity and structure across complex financial functions.

The role requires navigating evolving program needs while developing sustainable process improvements. This position operates within the Finance and Accounting area of the Division of Health Benefits.

• Coordinate month‑end close activities across functional areas to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Execute reconciliation tasks and review financial data to support accuracy, compliance, and operational integrity.
• Support regulatory and audit‑related reporting requirements by preparing, validating, and delivering required financial documentation.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement internal control or process improvements to strengthen financial operations.
• Analyze large financial datasets using Excel or similar tools to support reconciliation and month‑end financial activities.
• Partner with leadership and team members to build clarity, structure, and continuity across complex financial processes.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to staff completing complex financial procedures without assuming supervisory authority.
• Assist in the development and refinement of financial workflows that support evolving operational needs and programmatic requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating current processes and recommending sustainable enhancements.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance across all assigned financial functions within the Accounting and Finance team.

Salary Grade Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00 Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $93,186.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or leading month‑end close processes across multiple functional areas, including documented contributions to timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Proven success identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing internal control or process improvements that strengthen financial operations within a governmental or similar environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial data analysis and reconciliation, including experience working with large datasets in Excel or comparable analytical tools to support operational accuracy.
• Documented experience supporting regulatory, compliance, or audit‑related reporting requirements through preparation, validation, and delivery of financial documentation.
• Demonstrate…