Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Title: Finance Administrator
Job Description
- 511277
- PHOENIX
- AHCCCS
- Full-time
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizonas Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.
AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.
Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.
Grade: 26
The Division of Health Care manager is looking for a Finance Administrator under the direction of the DHCM Deputy Assistant Director, the Finance Administrator leads the Finance team to oversee MCO financial solvency, internal financial reporting, and various finance activities. This position plays a key role in contract review, policy development, and RFP development and scoring related to finance. The Finance Administrator manages the AHCCCS Reinsurance Payment Program.
* AHCCCS/Administrative policies and procedures;
* AHCCCS managed care services contract provisions;
* Health care programs and principles and models of prepaid health programs;
* Accounting, financial reporting, auditing and financial analysis;
* Financial analysis principles;
* Auditing or reconciliation preparation.
* Auditing;
* Project management to successfully meet goals and deadlines;
* Financial statement review and analysis;
* Supervising;
* Analytical skills;
* Research skills;
* Effectively leading and/or facilitating a team of professionals from within and/or outside the agency;
* Operations Management;
* Producing effective written communication;
* Analysis, evaluation and resolution of complex problems;
* Effective organizational skills to coordinate and keep on-target a large number of programs and projects simultaneously;
* Conflict resolution.
* Effectively lead and/or facilitate a team of professionals from within and/or outside the agency;
* Multi-task in a fast paced environment where re-prioritization occurs frequently;
* Collect, analyze and interpret expense and cost data relating to AHCCCS covered service programs and reimbursement policies and procedures; and
* Interpret federal and state regulatory requirements relating to covered service reimbursement that apply to AHCCCS programs;
* Manage the unit effectively.
Minimum: 5 years experience in accounting and management and Masters degree in business, finance or related field or C.P.A.
Preferred: Financial analysis, capitation rate setting, financial statement, and auditing experience. Medicaid managed health care
programs experience is a plus.
* Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
* Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
* Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.
Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
* 10 paid holidays per year
* Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
* A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
* A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
* Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
* RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
* A variety of learning and career development opportunities
* Opportunity to work 100% virtually or remotely on an ad-hoc basis (home office)
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time virtual/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
Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
* Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
* Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
* Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
* Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
* Voluntary participation.
* Program administered through Nationwide.
* Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.