26-1132 Financial Operations Manager/GA

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

24d • $41 - $46

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Operations Manager oversees external and internal audits, the costing process, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reporting, accounting functions, claims, payee function, accounts payable, cash receipts, and financial analysis. The role performs functions across the accounting cycle, from general ledger through financial statements, and includes budget preparation and monitoring and preparation of financial statements and other reports required by funding sources and outside agencies. The position provides leadership and supervision to assigned staff and carries out department activities in alignment with the Community Mental Health Authority’s mission, policies, and procedures.

The position is located in Lansing, Michigan, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. The starting hourly rate is $41.48–$46.32. Employment offers are contingent on background verification and credentialing, including checks of state police records, professional license, Medicaid/Medicare status, driving record, education, and work history, as well as passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university; a combination of education and directly related experience may be considered case by case.
• At least three years of combined accounting experience or equivalent.
• At least three years of work experience in a lead position or progressively more responsible position.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and verbally.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and make decisions accordingly.
• Ability to complete assignments within structured timelines.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to adapt to agency software.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, automated general ledger accounting, and billing systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and good judgment skills.
• Must pass background verification and credentialing, including Michigan State Police clearance, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, acceptable driving record verification, education verification, and acceptable work-history verification.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external and internal audits, the costing process, MDHHS reporting, accounting functions, claims, payee function, accounts payable, cash receipts, and financial analysis.
• Perform accounting-cycle functions from general ledger through preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Prepare financial statements and other financial reports required by funding sources and outside agencies.
• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff.
• Carry out department activities in accordance with the Community Mental Health Authority’s mission, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager