Finance Manager; HHS

Finance Manager (HHS) – COUNTY OF BROWN

Join to apply for the Finance Manager (HHS) role at COUNTY OF BROWN
. The position is primarily responsible for preparation and analysis of budget, finance management operations, and business information services operations for the Health & Human Services Department, and will be cross‑trained with other Brown County financial functions.

Job Details:

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

• Directs the planning, organization and development of budget, business and information services initiatives for the Health & Human Services department within federal, state and county guidelines.
• Plans, organizes and prepares the annual Health & Human Services budget in compliance with State of Wisconsin and Department of Administration regulations.
• Facilitates the budget process with department management, explaining budget goals and objectives.
• Monitors expenditures/charges, utilizes state/federal funds and ensures compliance within budget limitations for overall budget and individual cost centers.
• Coordinates all financial aspects of day‑to‑day operations including accounting, forecasting, billing, collections, reporting, payroll, purchasing and protective payee.
• Conducts strategic analysis of revenue streams to maximize revenue for the department.
• Oversees the day‑to‑day operations of financial accountants and supervisors, plans and assigns work, provides training, conducts performance evaluations, and recommends hiring and corrective actions.
• Maintains awareness of federal, state and county laws, regulations and local requirements impacting funding.
• Communicates monthly financial forecasts with department supervisors and other administrative positions responsible for specific cost centers.
• Completes required state and federal reports and ad‑hoc analysis of financial projects and policy changes.
• Provides presentations to board, committees and interested parties on fiscal matters, including the annual budget.
• Oversees the establishment of Medical Assistance rates and other billing rates.
• Serves as financial liaison for Medicaid and Health & Human Services audits and represents the department in local and state financial groups.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures to improve financial operations and promotes positive workplace environment.
• Engages with other county departments, agencies and community organizations to maximize cooperation and create partnerships.

• Knowledge of federal/state government accounting principles, policies and fiscal expectations of counties, including those related to nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, social services, mental health or alcohol and drug abuse programs.
• Knowledge of computerized management information systems, budgeting and revenue enhancement, billing and collections functions, labor contracts and personnel management practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex reports, supply effective oral and written communication, and utilize reference and advisory data and information such as financial forecasts and audits.
• Strong supervisory skills, ability to manage exempt and non‑exempt personnel, and to develop effective working relationships with county agencies and community providers.
• Ability to perform high‑level mathematical operations, descriptive statistics and prepare/interpret advanced statistical reports.
• Demonstrated judgment, decisiveness, creativity, and independent decision‑making in program direction, control and planning.
• Work the required hours of the position.

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