Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief Financial Officer (EMS3/FS)

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The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) plays a key role in decision making impacting HCA’s budget. This position oversees the development and application of various policies and procedures. The DCFO is directly responsible for interpreting and implementing agency and statewide policies related to budgeting, payroll, cash management, accounts receivable and accounts payable activities which influence the long-term strategic planning of the agency.

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division:

The Financial Services Division (FSD), along with its partners, provides strategic financial expertise for Apple Health and Community Behavioral Health (CBH), . In addition, FSD oversees the budget and compliance functions necessary to manage and monitor the single largest Washington State individual operating budget. Functions include budget management, accounting, forecasting, professional and hospital rate setting, financial analysis, and payment/collection operations. 

About the position: The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) directly supervises three WMS3 section managers and oversees three sections within the FSD:

• Accounting - The Accounting section performs activities that support agency accounting, contracting, cost allocation, payables/receivables, fiscal reconciliation, cash control, bill payment review, payroll, and other accounting activities. 

• Federal Financial Reporting - The Federal Financial Reporting Section is responsible for the preparation and submittal of federal reports pertaining to Medicaid, CHIP, and the Mental Health and Substance Abuse block and discretionary grants. 

• Budget Operations - The Budget Operations section engages in the planning, analysis, and implementation of HCA’s Medicaid program, PEBB program, and the agency administrative budgets. It is responsible for the development of the agency’s budget requests, composition of fiscal notes for a Legislative audience, and the implementation of enacted budgets into an agency spending plan and allocation. 

This position is eligible to telework but is required to report on-site 2 days a week at our Cherry Street Plaza building located in downtown, Olympia, Washington. At times, this position may be required to report onsite more to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.

Some of what you will do:

• Review state and federal accounting and reporting activities central to the accounting processes, policies, procedures, and operations of HCA as the Medicaid Single State agency and to external statewide stakeholders.
• Assign and monitor the development of routine reporting to assure timely and accurate financial reports produced from data obtained from the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Grant Management System (GMS), Payment Management System (PMS) and the ProviderOne payment system.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external inquiries from entities such as OFM, SAO, OIG and CMS which require analysis of and resolution to issues that have long term impacts to HCA’s financial records.
• Review, develop, analyze, and oversee the agency’s accounting and budget operations.
• Provide strong and accessible leadership skills to section managers and employees.
• Oversee the coordination and development of the agency’s budget development processes, which include the decision package development process during the summer and fall of each year and the fiscal note composition process during the annual Legislative session.
• Oversee the composition of the monthly administration-related and medical service-related fiscal analyses for internal and external decision-makers.
• Organize and lead collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams consisting of other fiscal and policy staff (i.e. other section managers and other staff outside of the incumbent’s direct authority) to assist in the execution of the previously mentioned functions.
• Accept, assign, and oversee the execution of any tasks assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or his/her delegate(s); and provide direction, guidance, and supervisory support for any other work performed by the Accounting Section Manager, Federal Financial Reporting Section Manager and Budget Operations Section Manager.

Required qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities:

• Significant understanding of Washington State or another state’s legislative and budget processes.
• Knowledge of federal rules, regulation, processes, and procedures required for state and federal governments. Significant experience in, AND supervision over, the execution of such rules, regulations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to perform analysis for financial research and modeling in a complex multi-system environment; ability to develop, review and/or implement financial models for budgeting, forecasting and expenditure/revenue analysis purposes; Ability to guide, direct, review and approve analytical activities of financial staff.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing health care policy environment.
• Ability to make sound, defensible fiscal decisions in ambiguous and/or political circumstances.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders/customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to formally present financial information in a clear, brief, and accurate manner to diverse audiences.
• Experience in effectively communicating financial and quantitative concepts to non-financial decision makers.
• Ability to manage supervisors and staff with varying levels of experience and expertise in finance; Ability to coach and mentor management staff.
• Knowledge of advanced principles of management in a team environment, including facilitating collaborative strategic planning, continuous quality improvement processes, designing and implementing systems and business practices, managing change, promoting diversity in the workplace, identifying stakeholders’ needs, empowering and equipping staff with the necessary tools and resources and balancing multiple priorities.
• Fluency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) to develop complex data reports, timelines, formal documents, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of financial and technical knowledge relating to state accounting, budgeting, and federal financial reporting functions.
• Five (5) years of progressive management experience including the oversight and supervision of other managers and operations.

Option 2: 

• Nine (9) years of recent professional experience that includes the required knowledge, experience, and abilities listed above.
• Five (5) years of financial and technical knowledge relating to state accounting, budgeting, and federal financial reporting functions.
• Five (5) years of progressive management experience including the oversight and supervision of other managers and operations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, public administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Health plan insurance rate setting and financial management experience.
• Project Management experience/certification.

How to apply: 

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume 

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. 
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. 

About HCA:  

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.   

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA 
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby. 
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking 

Notes:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angel Matthews at angel.matthews@hca.wa.gov

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