What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Finance - Child Welfare position at Kids Central, Inc.?
The Assistant Director of Finance provides day-to-day leadership, and performance management for the Accounting, Eligibility, Utilization Management, and Contracts Departments. Efficient performance in these departments is essential to business operations and helps ensure company resources are used effectively.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises the Eligibility Supervisor, UM and Contracts Supervisor, and Payroll Specialist
- Oversees eligibility processes to optimize the utilization of available federal and state funds and Medicaid enrollments
- Oversees utilization management processes to review referrals for specialized client support services
- Oversees contracting processes; competitive procurement, contract development, contract invoice approval, contract monitoring, and reporting
- Analyzes subcontractor budgets for contract negotiations and performs quarterly budget to actual comparisons
- Supervises the payroll process, ensuring staff, tax deposits, and retirement plan contributions are paid timely and accurately
- Serves as liaison between Kids Central and 401(k) third party administrator and asset custodian
- Responds to information requests from independent auditors, DCF, and other grant awarding organizations
- Other projects as assigned
- This list of functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Kids Central reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or related field and four years of combined experience in either accounting, contract management, utilization management, or child welfare eligibility is required, at least two years of experience in accounting and at least one year of experience supervising staff is preferred
Other Requirements
- Ability to successfully clear a Level II background screen
- Must carry personal smart phone with data
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Our mission is, “Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”. Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus Counties. We maintain a system of care for children and families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.
Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
