Assistant Division Director

Title: Assistant Division Director

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $116,599 - $144,200

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Assistant Division Director. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Fiscal Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Under the direction of the Agency Controller, this position provides direct oversight to the Cash Management/Accounts Receivable and Grants Management areas in the Fiscal Division by supporting a variety of complex fiscal functions and financial issues to ensure compliance with the State Comptroller’s cash receipt, accounts receivable and grants management policies as well as compliance with federal policies and regulations applicable to Medicaid and the Child Health Insurance Program. Applies comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial policies, at the agency, state and federal level, to the activities of the Fiscal Division to ensure compliance as well as accuracy and reliability of agency financial data.

This position also supports the other Fiscal units (Disbursements, General Ledger, Third Party Liability, and Systems) with the accounting and reporting requirements which support of a variety of unique and complex Medicaid programs. Supports the efforts of the Division as it strives to be recognized for sound fiscal practices with strong internal controls. Serves as a fiscal liaison with the Division of Provider Rate Development to ensure the prompt application of receipts that support assessments and supplemental payment transactions and the interrelated processes are documented to ensure adequate internal controls are present and functioning. Keeps the Division Director informed of observations, makes recommendations for policy, procedure and system modifications. Supports the Division Director and serves as the Fiscal Director when the Director is unavailable.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but not limited to attending in-person meetings, managing staff, and assisting in resolving divisional concerns.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Considerable experience with financial operations in large complex governmental organizations.

Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting standards or generally accepted accounting principles

Experience in conducting research of financial processes and policies

Experience in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well Adobe Acrobat.

Knowledge and /or experience interpreting federal or state laws and regulations

Experience meeting deadlines.

Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders

Considerable experience identifying, developing and implementing operational efficiencies.

Considerable experience implementing improvements to support accurate and timely collection, recording and reporting of financial data.

Considerable experience in leading complex fiscal functions to include accounts receivable, cash management and accounts payable, and general ledger.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Considerable experience with interpreting