Director of Financial Management

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking a strategic, results-driven financial leader to serve as Director of Financial Management within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This critical leadership role offers a unique opportunity to oversee complex financial operations, supporting one of the largest and most impactful public service organizations in the Commonwealth. EOHHS manages over $33 billion in expenditures annually and serves more than 2.3 million residents, making this position central to ensuring fiscal integrity, operational excellence, and effective stewardship of public resources.

In this role, you will provide executive-level leadership across key financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, contracting, and grants management. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a high-performing team directly responsible for managing approximately $1 billion in EOHHS agency administrative and programmatic funding, and responsible for issuing payments for an additional $23 billion in MassHealth expenditures. You will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening internal controls, and driving consistency and innovation across financial operations. This position requires a leader who can navigate complex fiscal environments, collaborate across agencies and external partners, and translate financial data into actionable insights that inform policy and operational decisions. 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) 

• Provide executive leadership, supervision, and strategic direction to financial management units, including budget, accounting, and contracts, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and compliance with state finance law. 

• Oversee the management of EOHHS agency financial operations including administering a budget of approximately $1 billion and supporting large-scale expenditures such as MassHealth claims processing. 

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and policy development, ensuring sound fiscal management practices, strong internal controls, and data integrity across the Secretariat. 

• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership to establish and implement fiscal policies, procedures, and long-term financial strategies. 

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders including MassHealth EOHHS Information Technology, Facilities, HR, and Legal; as well as the Executive Office of Administration and Finance; Office of the State Comptroller; Operational Services Division; and legislative bodies—to support financial planning, reporting, and compliance activities. 

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