Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Under direction, provides oversight and supervision to the Finance department for Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) as well as revenue and expenditure monitoring and projection; creates budgets based on trends while tracking, analyzing, and recommending financial strategies for the cost-effective use of funding in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and department leaders.

Assists in the planning, directing and administration of department planning, budgeting, and operations including development of goals, objectives, and performance measures.

Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, payroll, and insurance activities.

Trains, monitors and supervises assigned clerical and financial staff on performance, department projects and goals.

Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of the procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger and business transactions.

Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital. Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position.

Assists in the study of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations.

Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

Responsible for monitoring and updating budgets as new program funding is approved or adjusted as needed based on revisions or projected spending levels of revenue.

Responsible for monitoring monthly revenue and expenditure reports of MCCMH direct-operated and contract agencies for accuracy to ensure programs are staying within budgeted spending levels.

Assists in negotiating agency contracts and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) contracts as they relate to financial and budget issues.

Assists in assuring that all MDHHS and county reporting requirements are met.

Assists in assuring that MDHHS Finance Guidelines are followed.

Reviews and approves reimbursement of all contract agency and contract provider monthly expenditure reports.

Reviews and approves direct-operated agency purchase requisitions.

Works with various agency supervisors and contract agency directors.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a directly related field from an accredited college or university Three (3) years in financial and management information systems for a large organization

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience with a Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) or Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) Experience with an electronic medical record system from Peter Chang Enterprises (PCE) Experience as a supervisor or manager of professional staff

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge of: Michigan Mental Health Code, its rules and regulations, and Program and Policy Guidelines of the Michigan Department of Mental Health Michigan Department of Mental Health efforts to unify public mental health system Applicable computer applications Billing practices for Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, MIHealth Link and other funding sources Third-party insurance procedures and requirements Medicare insurance procedures and requirements American Physicians Association CPT and HCPC code definitions and uses Financial information on patient resources Credit collection laws and procedures

Skill in: Using good professional judgment and initiative Excellent written and oral presentation skills Analyzing information and completing reports Microsoft Excel

Ability to: Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily. Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign Effectively speak, write, and understand the English Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions Accurately organize and maintain electronic files Maintain the confidentiality of information Work independently

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.