Department Business Officer - Behavioral Health

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County is seeking a disciplined and highly organized professional to serve as the Department Business Officer for the Behavioral Health Department. This is not a traditional back-office position. This role is the financial and operational anchor of a small, high-impact department responsible for managing significant public investments-including North Carolina opioid settlement funds.

We are a newly established department building strong systems while advancing complex initiatives across health, housing and justice. We need someone who can bring structure, accuracy and consistency to our work—someone who understands that strong operations make strategic impact possible.

Roughly half of this position supports oversight and reporting related to opioid settlement funds. This includes tracking expenditures, monitoring compliance with state requirements and ensuring funds are used as intended. Attention to detail and sound judgment are essential.

• Develop and monitor the department’s budget
• Track and report on opioid settlement funds in accordance with state requirements
• Monitor spending and grantee drawdowns
• Prepare clear financial summaries to inform leadership decisions
• Keep records organized and audit‑ready

• Process invoices and track payments
• Reconcile P‑card transactions
• Maintain accurate and well‑documented financial files
• Coordinate with County Finance and Procurement to ensure smooth contract and payment processes

• Coordinate HR transactions, including recruitment and onboarding
• Maintain workflow systems and internal tracking tools
• Organize logistics for selected meetings and cross‑system convenings
• Serve as a liaison to Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, Facilities, and Communications
• Help ensure day‑to‑day operations run smoothly across program areas

• Identify process improvements
• Monitor reporting deadlines
• Help build durable systems that support long‑term sustainability

The Behavioral Health Department strengthens a compassionate, accessible and recovery‑oriented system of care in Wake County. We do not provide direct services. Instead, we invest public resources, support community partners and build cross‑system coordination—including careful stewardship of opioid settlement funds. Public trust matters. Accuracy matters. Strong systems matter. This role plays a central part in protecting all three.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Three years of experience in finance, budgeting, policy or management analysis
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Experience managing public‑sector or restricted funds
• Experience compiling and summarizing financial data to participate in budget analysis and forecasting
• Experience with government financial systems
• Experience supporting a small or growing team
• Master’s degree

• Ability to take pride in getting the details right
• Ability to bring a calm structure to fast‑moving environments
• Ability to shift between day‑to‑day financial processing and bigger‑picture budget thinking
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across departments
• Familiarity with procurement processes
• Thorough knowledge of fiscal/budgetary theories and methodologies
• You value integrity, accountability and public stewardship

Location:

Justice Center, Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm - Occasional evenings and weekends

Hiring Range: 67727.00 - 91434.00

Market Range: 67,727.

Posting Closing Date:
This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

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