AHCCCS

Address:  150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $66,000 - 76,999 

Grade: 24

FLSA Status: Exempt

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities. The State of Arizona ranks #30 in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! This recognition honors organizations that champion employee wellbeing through innovative health programs, inclusive wellness initiatives, and a culture rooted in care. 

What You'll Do to Contribute to Agency Success:

Under the direction of the Financial Administrator, this position will perform work of significant difficulty, managing the Non-Title 19 (TXIX) and grants management functions of several State appropriated, non-appropriated, & Federal grant funds, including the oversight of all Non-TXIX behavioral health manual payments and housing projects. This position will provide oversight on financial matters within these funding lines of business and will be required to provide administrative supervision of staff.

This position will serve as a liaison to contractors in receipt of the funding identified and will provide technical assistance and coordination with other internal divisions as needed, to meet the needs of these funding requirements, to include contractor expenditure report completion, budget availability, and education on rules.

We are searching for someone who has strong analytical skills, who has demonstrated the ability to analyze information and solid decision making, in addition to accounting, finance, procurement and housing experience, as you will serve as the focal point for several AHCCCS divisions related to behavioral health grants. 

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage the daily Non-TXIX and grant financial processes for State appropriated, non-appropriated, and federal grant funds. Resolves problems and questions presented by management regarding financial transactions, policies and procedures. Develop standard work and operating manuals. Analyze, review, and provide recommendations for efficiency and improvement.
• Develop and submit statutory reports, budgetary requests, Intergovernmental/Interagency agreements, and contracts in accordance with funding requirements. Review of housing spending plans, housing projects, and housing requests in accordance with funding requirements. For the discretionary grants, Management of all FFATA reporting; management of the 90-day closeout grant process; completion of the reconciliation for the Federal Financial Report; and project management of all grant activities.
• Manage monthly contractor payments cycle (RBHA, TRBHA, and other Contractors) to ensure funds are spent in accordance with State & Federal requirements. Research and review payments requests and initiate payments and inter agency/ intergovernmental transfers to contractors and state agencies. Analyze and review numerous internal & external reports, reconciling expenditures, and financial data.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to include review of funding request and budget development in accordance with grant requirements and State regulations. Review of Notice of Funding Opportunity, including application terms and conditions, required deliverables and assist program in review and drafting of allocation letters and scopes of work. Participation and preparation of materials for federal site reviews.
• Preparation & review of all required financial language including contractor policy language, operating manuals, internal policies & procedures, operational review tools, and contract language to ensure financial requirements are in compliance with federal grant requirements, the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), and Uniform Guidance.
• Supervise, train, and provide clear direction and communication to direct reports. Cross train with other team members on Non-TXIX and grant funds & related activities. Monitor and spot check direct report's outputs (e.g CER review, spreadsheets, etc.) for quality and quantity. Establish a process to track direct reports' work product and utilize data for employee discussion (via 1:1, email etc), mid-point and annual evaluations, or other.
• Research & analysis to provide technical assistance to internal & external stakeholders on federal grant requirements. Act as financial liaison with other State agencies & contracted entities.

Knowledge:
• State government, governmental accounting, accounting software, and systems
• Federal Grants Management, Federal Regulations, and grant policies and procedures
• State Appropriations
• State Procurement Code, Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM) and Policies and Procedures
• Methods, techniques, and procedures for providing effective technical assistance and quality assurance.
• AMS Principles

Skills:
• Problem analysis & resolution
• Written & Verbal Communications
• Extensive Financial Analysis & interpretation of financial data
• Multiple computer programs and software
• Federal Grant Systems; and
• Facilitating & leading meetings.
• Project Management

Abilities:
• Communicate effectively in verbal & written form
• Complete difficult analytic work
• Adapt and perform in a dynamic environment
• Work individually & in a team
• Prioritize & manage multiple complex assignments
• Accept responsibility & interact with a diverse audience on a professional level
• Facilitate & lead meetings with all levels of management both internally & externally
• Think independently & make sound decisions consistent with Department mission, vision, and values; and
• Organize and present information in structured & non-structured settings.

Minimum:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field and 3 years exp. in budgeting, and extensive experience using spreadsheet and database systems. Master's degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.

Preference:
• Familiarity with the government accounting.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s 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.)

* There will be an assessment as part of the interview process if the candidate is selected for an interview. 

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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• 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

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.