Financial Manager – Human Services Dept.
Lead Financial Excellence. Support Your Community.
The Manitowoc County Human Services Department is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic Financial Manager to lead the department's financial operations and supervise a dedicated team of financial professionals.
This leadership position oversees all financial activities related to Medicaid and third-party insurance billing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county regulations while maximizing revenue to support critical human services programs. The Financial Manager plays a key role in strengthening the department's financial performance and ensuring the long-term sustainability of services that benefit our community.
Essential Responsibilities
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Direct and oversee all Medicaid and third-party insurance billing operations, including claims submission, reconciliation, denial management, collections, and revenue optimization.
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Ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations, managed care requirements, and county financial policies and procedures.
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Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, analyses, and recommendations for department leadership and county administration.
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Lead the development, preparation, monitoring, and management of the department's operating budget.
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Supervise financial staff through recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and employee development while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
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Conduct regular staff meetings, provide technical guidance, and promote continuous process improvement.
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Partner with Information Technology staff and software vendors to support billing system enhancements, system interfaces, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
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Coordinate audit preparation and responses, including documentation, data validation, system access reviews, and implementation of corrective action plans.
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Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, internal controls, operational efficiency, and revenue recovery.
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Serve as a financial resource to department leadership on billing, reimbursement, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
Why Join Manitowoc County?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the financial integrity of programs that provide vital services to individuals and families throughout Manitowoc County. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in an environment that values collaboration, accountability, innovation, and public service.
Apply today and help strengthen the financial foundation that supports essential human services for our community.
Qualified candidates should possess:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
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Progressively responsible experience in financial management, governmental accounting, healthcare finance, or Medicaid billing.
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Strong knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement, third-party insurance billing, governmental financial practices, budgeting, and financial reporting.
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Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulations.
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Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
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Proficiency with financial management systems, billing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health & Wellness
Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Critical Illness Coverage
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Accident Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Financial Security & Retirement
Plan confidently for your future with:
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Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
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Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
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Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
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Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:
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Paid Holidays
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Vacation Time
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Sick Leave
Additional Employee Benefits
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Student Loan Forgiveness Program - working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: https://dpm.wi.gov/Pages/Job_Seekers/StudentLoanForgiveness.aspx
- Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities
Work-Life Balance
Predictable schedule of 75 hours per two-week pay period
Commitment to supporting employee well-being and maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at (920) 683-4063.
NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.
