Finance Manager

AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Finance Manager

Job Location:

Address: 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary:
Up to $98,500

Grade: 24

FLSA Status:
Exempt Open Until Filled.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Finance and Reinsurance Administrator, this position oversees quarterly and annual financial reporting for AHCCCS programs, health plan financial deliverables, performance bond compliance, and internal and external financial reporting, including submissions to CMS. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance with financial contract requirements, reviewing equity distribution requests, implementing financial policies and procedures, supporting actuarial and procurement activities, analyzing the financial impact of state and federal regulations, updating financial reporting guidance, and supervising Financial Consultant and Financial Analyst staff.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervises professional financial staff responsible for financial analysis, reporting, audit support, contract monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Provides leadership, workload management, performance oversight, technical guidance, staff development, and process improvement initiatives.

Oversees preparation, analysis, and submission of quarterly and annual financial reports for AHCCCS health plans and contractors, ensuring compliance with CMS requirements, state regulations, contractual obligations, and GAAP. Performs financial trend analysis, evaluates contractor financial performance and risk, and provides recommendations to agency leadership.

Directs internal financial reporting activities, including Financial Summary Reports, Medical Loss Ratio (MLR), Community Reinvestment (CRI) Reports, sanctions, crisis services, and other financial analyses. Serves as the primary financial liaison for audits and ensures compliance with federal, state, and contractual reporting requirements.

Reviews audited financial statements, assesses contractor financial stability and solvency, coordinates audit activities, and develops recommendations related…