68048416 - FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR-SES

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$2,510 - $4,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity, responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives. Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care. AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida. This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance (MPF). MPF manages and projects Florida’s $34.4 billion Medicaid Services budget, oversees financial reporting of the Agency’s contracted Medicaid health plans, calculates both institutional and non-institutional Medicaid reimbursement rates, and disburses supplemental payments to Medicaid providers. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the Financial Monitoring & Management Unit. This is a highly responsible leadership position overseeing the financial monitoring operations of contracted Medicaid health plans and ensuring compliance, accountability, and integrity in the administration of the Florida Medicaid Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative, programmatic, and financial oversight functions of the Unit and serving as a key liaison across Agency sections, bureaus, and external partners.

Requirements

Knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting.
Knowledge of the techniques used in health plan financial reporting.
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
Knowledge of monitoring techniques.
Advanced Excel and Access skills.
Ability to investigate, review, and analyze and evaluate data.
Ability to examine financial records.
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting and operating records.
Ability to collaborate with others to identify solutions and contribute to decision-making processes.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability within the team, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities while contributing to the overall success of group initiatives.
Ability to travel with or without accommodations.
Two years of professional experience with processing, examining, analyzing, or interpreting financial records or investigative financial information.
Two years of experience supervising employees in a professional work environment, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing coaching or corrective action.
Two years of professional experience in financial monitoring, financial analysis, auditing, compliance review, or oversight of health care related financial reporting.
Two years of experience coordinating, planning, or managing program activities, including evaluation of program effectiveness or performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, or mathematics.

Responsibilities

Leading, supervising, and coordinating activities of the Financial Monitoring & Management Unit.
Overseeing staff performance, providing training, evaluating employees, and directing daily work activities.
Exercising full supervisory authority, including hiring, discipline, promotion, assignment, and other personnel actions.
Developing, updating, and implementing policies and procedures related to the financial monitoring of health plans.
Maintaining expert level knowledge of the Florida Medicaid Program, including federal laws and regulations, state statutes.
Leading planning, organization, execution, and coordination of program evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of financial monitoring and the achievement of Medicaid program goals.
Performing additional duties as assigned.
Consistent, dependable attendance, with daily and punctual reporting to work.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts