Financial Manager 14- CMH Contract Payments

State of Michigan

$73K — $109K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in any major with 12 semester credits in accounting, finance, or economics.
  • Four years of experience in budget evaluation or financial data analysis equivalent to a Financial Analyst.
  • Two years of supervisory experience in a complex financial environment.
  • Knowledge of Behavioral Health Services Administration, including CMHSP and PIHP programs.
  • Experience with financial reporting and contract management.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise professional and para-professional staff in the CMH Contract Payments Unit.
  • Manage contract payments and financial status reports for $5 billion in contracts.
  • Prepare annual financial cost settlements and execute year-end closing activities.
  • Serve as a financial liaison to CMH and PIHP grantees.
  • Develop and enforce procedures for financial administration of contracts.
  • Collaborate with external auditors on financial audits of CMH and PIHP.

Benefits

  • Flexible/Hybrid work schedule options available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • State-provided equipment for remote work.
  • Supportive agency respecting veteran's affairs.
  • Potential accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Salary: $35.28 - $52.61 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3901-26-FIN-ACC-646-FILL-FM14
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description

This position serves as the first-line professional manager of professional and para-professional positions in a highly complex work area, the CMH Contract Payments Unit within the Accounts Receivable Section of the Accounting Division. This position supervises both professional and para-professional employees who are responsible for the contract management duties of the Bureau of Specialty Behavioral Health Services contracts including but not limited to initiating/monitoring payments, review of financial status reports, preparation of the highly complex annual financial cost settlements, financial reconciliations of various accounts, and all year-end closing activities related to this unit. The high complexity of this unit is due to being responsible for oversight of the Community Mental Health (CMH) and Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) contracts ($5 billion) with unique reporting and contractual requirements. This unit provides subject matter expertise to Bureau of Specialty Behavioral Health Services related to policy, financial reporting (development, instructional, monitoring, contractor training), dispute resolution, contract language, rates, CHAMPS, etc. This position works closely with the MDHHS - Office of Audit on CMH & PIHP Audits. In addition, this position's responsibilities include serving as financial liaison with CMH & PIHP grantees, developing and maintaining procedures and policies for the financial administration of the MDHHS CMH & PIHP contracts.
To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Required Education and Experience
Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience

Four years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12 or Financial Manager 12.

Additional Requirements and Information
The physical location of this position is Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please contact Robbie Harris
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Accommodations
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01

FINAMGR - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics;ORan educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
  • Yes
  • No

02

FINAMGR2-4 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12 or Financial Manager 12?
  • Yes
  • No

03

How many years of experience do you have managing/supervising others in a complex work area?
  • 5 years or more
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 1 to 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None

04

Please describe your experience with managing/supervising others in a complex work area. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
05

How many years of experience do you have developing budgets and analyzing expenditure data.
  • 5 years or more
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 1 to 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None

06

Please describe your experience developing budgets and analyzing expenditure data. If you selected "none" to the question above, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
07

From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with.
  • SIGMA
  • EGRAMS
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • CHAMPS
  • None of the above

08

Please describe your experience with the systems checked above. If you selected "none of the above" to the question above, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
09

Do you possess experience working with the Behavioral Health Services Administration Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) managed care and Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) programs?
  • Yes

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