Job Description

Posting number: 191572

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job classification: Accounting/Fiscal Manager III

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, IT and Computers, Management, Professional, Customer Service, Program Management, Database Administration

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager (Lowcountry Region) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position will be located at a SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) regional center or mental health center / clinic based on where the selected candidate resides. The regional center or mental health center / clinic must be located within the assigned region.

As the Regional Finance Manager (Lowcountry Region), you will support the Regional Finance Director in overseeing day to day financial operations across the Lowcountry region within the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under limited supervision. This position is responsible for managing region level financial activities, ensuring compliance with established policies, and providing operational financial analysis across a network of mental health centers, intermediate care facility (ICF), autism residential homes, and state operated hospitals and nursing homes.

Responsibilities for the Regional Finance Manager (Lowcountry Region)
Financial Oversight and Management

• Oversee daily financial operations at assigned facilities, including accounts payable, receivable tracking, expenditure monitoring, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Monitor spending patterns and identify variances risks or irregularities.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review routine financial reports for regional leadership, including budget to actual analyses and variance explanations.
• Support forecasting efforts by compiling and analyzing financial data from multiple facilities.
• Assist in identifying cost drivers, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved resource utilization.

Budget Execution Support

• Lead the development and execution of regional budgets in coordination with central office leadership.
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support long range financial planning and sustainability initiatives.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to established internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine reviews of financial activities at the facility level to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Assist in preparing documentation and supporting materials for audits and reviews.

Facility Coordination and Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for facility level financial staff, providing guidance, and technical assistance.
• Promote standardized financial practices across all facilities within the region.
• Assist in onboarding and training new financial personnel.

Audit and Issue Resolution

• Support internal and external audit processes by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in tracking and resolving audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Escalate significant financial issues or risks to the Regional Finance Director.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of new financial systems, tools, or procedures at the regional level.
• Ensure data integrity within financial systems.

Examples of duties

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional experience in financial management, budgeting, or governmental accounting.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with complex, multi-site financial operations.
• This position operates in a hybrid environment with regular travel throughout the Lowcountry region to oversee financial operations at various facilities.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in a related field.
• GFOA or similar professional certification.
• Experience in healthcare finance, behavioral health systems, or public sector finance.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, grant funding, and state budgeting process.

Supplemental information

Post hire, employees must have:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Ability to manage complex financial systems across multiple facilities
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial operations
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends or issues
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.