State of Arizona
Overview
DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
Finance Manager
Job Location: Address: 2500 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Posting Details: Salary: $79,360; Grade: 23
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Division Finance Manager, this position is the key point of contact responsible for financial oversight for all areas within their assigned programs. The role collaborates with program leadership and staff to ensure awareness of all financial activity. It is a high-visibility role with multiple stakeholders who rely on timely, accurate information. The incumbent must be highly organized to manage competing financial priorities and anticipate short- and long-term objectives affecting staff, projects, and customers, ensuring operational success. Leadership may rely on this position for solutions to highly complex financial issues requiring prompt responses.
With minimal guidance, the position provides support to program management and acts as a liaison between assigned programs and other Finance areas including Procurement, Accounting, Analytics, Assurance and Purchasing. It follows appropriate accounting procedures and business processes to ensure state and federal compliance; provides fiscal technical assistance to programs and sub-recipients; and maintains accurate data to aid in contract and grant oversight.
Monitor a range of budgets with unique guidelines and restrictions; initiate budget and fiscal transactions and adjustments; ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures related to fiscal activities.
Develop and update budget performance reports; manage expenditure projections and revenue, including billing where applicable.
Ensure funding is appropriate and available prior to approving/signing financial documents or systems; assist with grant budget monitoring and close-outs.
Gather data for internal and external audits and respond to OSBP/JLBC inquiries.
Serve as subject matter expert on financial summaries, purchasing, accounting, procurement, and related platforms; present complex financial information clearly to leadership.
Provide coverage for the Division Finance Manager during times of absenteeism as needed.
Other duties as assigned related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
Skills in: Financial management and leadership; oral and written communication; interpersonal relationships across departments; establishing priorities; critical thinking and problem-solving; analytics for budget review and projections.
Ability to: Support a diverse, multicultural workforce; promote equal opportunity; foster an inclusive work environment free from discrimination.
Selective Preference(s) Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or a related field with 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years in a management/supervisory role. Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of work experience. Government experience preferred.
Benefits The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: – Affordable medical and dental insurance plans – Paid vacation and sick time – Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child; pilot program) – 10 paid holidays per year – Wellness program and plans – Life insurance – Short/long-term disability insurance – Defined retirement plan – Infant at Work program – Credit union membership – Transit subsidy – ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more
about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program and the State of Arizona benefits at the benefits page.
Retirement The State makes monthly contributions to your retirement benefit via ASRS, with the employer and employee contributing equally. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by emailing virginia.hassard@adhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
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Finance Manager
Job Location: Address: 2500 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Posting Details: Salary: $79,360; Grade: 23
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Division Finance Manager, this position is the key point of contact responsible for financial oversight for all areas within their assigned programs. The role collaborates with program leadership and staff to ensure awareness of all financial activity. It is a high-visibility role with multiple stakeholders who rely on timely, accurate information. The incumbent must be highly organized to manage competing financial priorities and anticipate short- and long-term objectives affecting staff, projects, and customers, ensuring operational success. Leadership may rely on this position for solutions to highly complex financial issues requiring prompt responses.
With minimal guidance, the position provides support to program management and acts as a liaison between assigned programs and other Finance areas including Procurement, Accounting, Analytics, Assurance and Purchasing. It follows appropriate accounting procedures and business processes to ensure state and federal compliance; provides fiscal technical assistance to programs and sub-recipients; and maintains accurate data to aid in contract and grant oversight.
Monitor a range of budgets with unique guidelines and restrictions; initiate budget and fiscal transactions and adjustments; ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures related to fiscal activities.
Develop and update budget performance reports; manage expenditure projections and revenue, including billing where applicable.
Ensure funding is appropriate and available prior to approving/signing financial documents or systems; assist with grant budget monitoring and close-outs.
Gather data for internal and external audits and respond to OSBP/JLBC inquiries.
Serve as subject matter expert on financial summaries, purchasing, accounting, procurement, and related platforms; present complex financial information clearly to leadership.
Provide coverage for the Division Finance Manager during times of absenteeism as needed.
Other duties as assigned related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
Skills in: Financial management and leadership; oral and written communication; interpersonal relationships across departments; establishing priorities; critical thinking and problem-solving; analytics for budget review and projections.
Ability to: Support a diverse, multicultural workforce; promote equal opportunity; foster an inclusive work environment free from discrimination.
Selective Preference(s) Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or a related field with 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years in a management/supervisory role. Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of work experience. Government experience preferred.
Benefits The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: – Affordable medical and dental insurance plans – Paid vacation and sick time – Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child; pilot program) – 10 paid holidays per year – Wellness program and plans – Life insurance – Short/long-term disability insurance – Defined retirement plan – Infant at Work program – Credit union membership – Transit subsidy – ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more
about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program and the State of Arizona benefits at the benefits page.
Retirement The State makes monthly contributions to your retirement benefit via ASRS, with the employer and employee contributing equally. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by emailing virginia.hassard@adhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
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