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.

Implements and monitors the effectiveness for the following areas of responsibility, continuously looking for ways of improving operations:

• 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 methods 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 environment that capitalizes on the commitment and talents of the unit's personnel.

Develops and recommends to the Director of Administration and Health Human Services Executive Director policy and procedures that will improve financial operations.

Confers with colleagues in other County departments and agencies, and in organizations outside of the County (including community non-profit organizations) to maximize cooperation in areas of joint involvement, and to create partnerships among clients, families, staff and other public agency and private sector resources.

Education and Experience:

This position prefers a CPA and a Master’s degree in accounting or a business related field with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a pertinent setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. The ideal candidate will have successful management experience, solid communication skills, demonstrated skill at budget development and control, and a proven ability to work with others. Prior Human Services experience in non-profit, government agencies or audit firms is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Preferred CPA

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.

Knowledge of principles of budgeting and revenue enhancement.

Knowledge of billing and collections functions.

Knowledge of labor contracts and personnel management practices.

Knowledge of analysis and interpretation of complex reports of data.

Knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques.

Knowledge of principles of supervision and personnel management.

Knowledge of the interrelationships of services provided by local public and private agencies and organizations.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.

Ability to effectively develop and manage an annual budget.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in very sensitive circumstances.

Ability to monitor the selection, assignment, and performance of exempt and non-exempt personnel.

Ability to provide effective liaison with other County agencies, departments, community providers and employees.

Ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systematize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and overseeing the execution of those decisions.

Ability to utilize reference, descriptive, consulting, design and advisory data and information such as financial forecasts, financial audits, accounts payable/receivable, billings, program proposals and contracts, performance appraisals, and State and Federal Statutes.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Health & Human Services Executive Director, Human Services Board and Committee, senior-level administrators, supervisory staff, non-exempt staff, clients and community agency representatives.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, communication and customer service approach.

Ability to perform high level mathematical operations, descriptive statistics and to prepare and interpret advanced statistical reports.

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs.

Ability to apply principles of influence systems such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching, directing, coaching, planning, coordinating and controlling.

Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

Ability to work the required hours of the position.