Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst III (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide management and oversight to the development of rates for Maternity and Foster Care Homes and the State/County Special Assistance rates for adult care providers. The position also supervises and provides detailed reviews of Home Office Cost Reports, Developmental Day rates and the rates calculated for DHHS Mental Health Facilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Updating cost report models to ensure the correct calculation and development of rates.
• Performing financial analyses on submitted cost reports to validate the data is complete and accurate.
• Reviewing the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Estimates, DSH Survey and DSH Supplemental Forms.
• Providing cost report training to providers on the proper use of the rate setting application to input and update data required for the rate setting process.
• Consulting with DHHS agencies to ensure the proper application of theories governing the accounting for costs and services.
• Special projects are worked on as required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• An in-depth knowledge of accounting theories and principles.
• Ability to analyze and correct financial problems.
• Be a self starter, with a strong attention to detail and capable of performing job requirements with minimum supervision and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to plan and organize work, make clear explanations of laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public as well as other department personnel.

Salary Grade Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $102,574.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.