Chief Financial Officer - Central State Hospital

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

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Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Central State Hospital, located in Milledgeville, GA.

Salary:  $62,331

Shift: 8am - 5pm

Job Grade N 

Job Summary:

Leads the accounting and financial operations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Central State Hospital. Manages, recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations and DBHDD polices. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.  Serves as a subject matter expert resource for the entire hospital on all matters related to budget, finance, billing and procurement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data from across the entire hospital.
• Coordinate’s auditing operations with departmental accounting, budgetary, administrative support, and programmatic function to support the hospital’s mission
• Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), statutory accounting requirements, and DBHDD fiscal policies and procedures.
• Directs operational analyses of accounting systems, subsystems and/or procedures throughout the operations of the hospital
• Directs procurement activity necessary to support the operation of the hospital.
• Directs the management of the inventory system for the operation of the hospital.
• Directs the operation of the warehouse for the operation of the hospital.
• Directs the systems and safeguards in place assuring adequate property control for the operation of the hospital.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges of business office employees.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for business office employees.
• Plans and directs in-depth financial audits and investigations.
• Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems.
• Represents the financial interests of the Hospital in accounting-related interactions/negotiations with other parties, such as banks, vendors and external auditors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting & Finance.  Additional managerial experience directly related to the area of assignment.  Additional two (2) years f cost accounting and/or financial analysis experience.  Accounting or financial experience in a healthcare or government setting.

• Experience with oversight of Medicaid/Medicare billings and/or cost reporting
• PeopleSoft Proficiency
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.