Finance Manager; HHS

This position is primarily responsible for preparation and analysis of budget, finance management operations, and business information services operations for the Health & Human Services department, however will be cross‑trained with other Brown County financial functions. The Health & Human Services department includes the Business Operations Division, the Community Treatment Center (Skilled Nursing Facility, psychiatric hospital, CBRF), a Community Services Division that provides county human services programs, and a Public Health division.

The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Administration, with additional operational direction provided by the Health & Human Services Executive Director.

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.

Responsible for planning, organizing and preparing, within the guidelines established by the State of Wisconsin and Department of Administration, the annual Health & Human Services budget. Works with department management in explaining the budget goals & objectives. Facilitates the budget process with the Health & Human Services department management team.

Monitors expenditures/charges, utilizes expenditures to capture available state/federal funds and ensures compliance within budget limitations for the Health & Human Services department's overall budget and individual cost centers.

Responsible for coordinating all financial aspects of the Health & Human Services department's day‑to‑day financial operations including accounting, forecasting, billing, collections, reporting, payroll, purchasing and protective payee.

Regularly conducts a strategic analysis of revenue streams to maximize revenue for the Health & Human Services department.

• Billing
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Audits
• Financial Forecasting
• Audit Liaison
• Internal Controls
• Department Financial Plans/Grants
• State Reporting
• Purchasing
• Payroll
• Protective Payee
• Budget

Oversees the day to day operations of financial accountants, accounting supervisors and the protective payee supervisor within the Department; plans, schedules and assigns work; instructs and trains in [method] and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion; conducts performance evaluations; recommends to the Director of Administration and Health & Human Services Executive Director hiring actions, probationary decisions, corrective actions, development decisions and grievance investigations for assigned staff;

ensures the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the budget and finance unit.

Works cooperatively between the functions assigned with both the Director of Administration and the Health & Human Services Executive Director. Communicates effectively with both.

Maintains awareness of federal, state and county laws and regulations, local requirements, and policy impacting funding.

Regularly communicates and shares monthly financial forecasts with Health & Human Services department supervisors and other administrative positions responsible for specific cost centers.

Completes required state and federal reports with regards to departmental activities and funding.

Completes ad hoc analysis of financial projects and policy changes for the Health & Human Services Executive Director, Human Services Committee/Board as required.

Works with Administrative staff on new initiatives and ongoing projects to determine the financial impact to the Health & Human Services department.

Provides presentations to board, committees and other interested parties on fiscal related matters, including the annual budget.

Completes Health & Human Services department financial plans and grant budgets.

Oversees the establishment of Medical Assistance rates and other rates necessary for billing purposes.

Acts as the financial liaison in both Medicaid and Health & Human Services department audits.

Serves as a department representative with local and state financial groups.

Assists in creating and maintaining a positive, rewarding work…