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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to make Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.
FINANCE MANAGER
Job Location :
Address : Division of Developmental Disabilities
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details :
Salary : $81,000 – $100,989 Grade : 24 Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Job Summary :
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable?
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.
To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov ; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Finance Manager.
DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven.
These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.
All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Research, analyze and prepare impact statements and management reports on the costs relating to the numerous projects the Division has undertaken (service expansion, assignments of service, network service plan-unmet needs, etc.
Write, design, and develop analysis and interpretation on impact of legislative or policy change upon agency resources / programs.
Develop, write and implement Division policies.
- Develop actuarial methodologies and standards to apply in analyzing provider rates and provider increases; prepares actuarial formula and conducts comprehensive actuarial and statistical studies; actuarial analyses.
- Analyze encounter data, historical trends, financial information, and program changes to negotiate Physical Health, Behavioral Health, Children’s Rehabilitative Services, and Long-Term Care rates with Health plans and AHCCCS;
analyze and advise on the approximate 1,000 community services providers financials.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Knowledge in :
- Comprehensive understanding of government strategic planning process and the state budget process.
- Division’s related federal and state regulations, statutes, and policies with impact on the financial or purchasing decision making process.
- Rate making procedures as well as negotiate rates.
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, Arizona Health Care Containment System (AHCCCS) related federal and state regulations, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Code of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Procurement Code, and administrative and programmatic structure and related policies, goals and objectives.
Skills in :
- Combination of work experience in an administrative management position.
- Formal education in business, finance, and accounting.
- Interactions / meetings with peers, management and federal / state officials.
- Self-study of applicable rules, regulations and laws.
Ability to :
- Exceptional analytical abilities to accurately interpret and comprehend agency financial data.
- Absorb and retain vast amounts of programmatic and fiscal information.
- Analyze complex data and draw valid conclusions.
- Highly competent in written and oral communications, including public speaking skills.
Selective Preference(s) :
Bachelors or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or other related field. Four years of managerial experience supervising, two or more administrative units, sections or functions in the areas of finance, accounting, contracting / purchasing, strategic planning, rate development, or management information systems.
Pre-Employment Requirements :
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply : Driver’s License Requirements.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
- Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :
- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
- Flexible schedules to create a work / life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.
Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement :
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.
The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us :
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Jared Dechantigny at 480-486-8723 or [email protected].
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-486-8723 or [email protected].
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