Behavioral Health Financial Controller

Ventura County•Ventura, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative supervision of the Behavioral Health Chief Financial Officer or division chief, the Behavioral Health Financial Controller serves as a senior fiscal and administrative leader for the department, functioning in the capacity of a financial controller. In this capacity, this position maintains fiscal oversight and accountability for the department’s financial operations, including accounting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance across all funding sources. The Behavioral Health Financial Controller is responsible for the management of personnel, financial, administrative, and managerial functions in a large-size agency/department. The position assists in developing departments goals, strategic plans, and long-term vision, and makes policy decisions. Administrative Services Director II is the second level of the Administrative Services Director series.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
Four (4) years of recent and progressively responsible experience in administration, finance or accounting
Three (3) years of supervising professional-level staff.
Experience in Finance within a large department and/or organization.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of: modern principles of public administration; analysis techniques; principles of supervision and training; strategic planning; personnel and fiscal management; project management and outcome measures; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards as applied to public sector entities: governmental fund accounting, including general fund, special revenue funds, and grants. Public sector financial management, financial reporting requirements, including preparation of financial statement, cost reports, and mandated fiscal reports, cash flow management, audit processes, procurement and contract rules, statistical and financial forecasting techniques applicable to behavioral health care programs and services.
Comprehensive ability to: manage diverse responsibilities; analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions; supervise, train and mentor staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish positive professional working relationships with diverse groups such as County and department executives, and stakeholders; conduct analyses and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations; interpret and apply statutes, policies and regulations; negotiate with representatives from the public and private sectors; develop policies and proposals to meet ever changing needs; maintain the integrity of financial records and accounting systems in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulations; design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard public assets; direct all accounting operations and coordinate preparation of financial statements and audit documents.

Responsibilities

Manages cash flow, fund balances, and multi-fund accounting across federal, state, and county funding streams; oversees preparation and submission of cost reports and other mandated fiscal reporting.
Directs year-end close processes; coordinates preparation of financial statement and audit documentation; serves as the primary liaison during external audits; implements corrective action plans in response to findings.
Develops and presents fiscal plans and program recommendations to Behavioral Health Director and Chief Financial Officer, the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Office, County departments, advisory committees, commissions, and independent agencies.
Represents the department in fiscal, program, and personnel matters; builds collaborative relationships with county partners, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
Directs billing operations, including oversight of claim submission, denial management, and revenue cycle processes; establishes internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and maximization of reimbursements.
Reviews and analyzes legislation and technical regulations to assess financial impacts, advises department leadership on fiscal risk, compliance, and policy implications.
Makes recommendations for department policies, procedures, and strategic goals; assists in developing the department’s long-term vision.
Determines staffing requirements; supervises and evaluates staff performance; trains and directs personnel across fiscal and administrative functions.
Directs the preparation, monitoring and reporting of the department's budget; leads financial planning, forecasting, and multi-year modeling for behavioral health programs and services in coordination with other senior management staff.
Establishes and monitors internal controls to safeguard departmental assets, ensure reliability of financial data, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Conducts studies of new and existing programs and special projects to determine feasibility, resolve problems, increase efficiency, and to make appropriate recommendations.
Negotiates with representatives from the public and private sectors; Leads and delivers presentations on complex and sensitive fiscal and policy issues before diverse audiences.
Coordinates the department's administrative support functions and services with that of other divisions and programs, County departments, outside agencies, and vendors.
Performs related duties as required.