Finance Manager

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search is assisting Manitowoc County Human Services in identifying a Financial Manager to lead the department’s budgeting, financial planning, and Medicaid reimbursement efforts. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, internal controls, and sustainable financial performance to support community programs.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic, detail-oriented leadership with strong collaboration across leadership teams, driving financial health and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field.
• Progressive experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting or healthcare/government finance.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Public-sector experience and Medicaid/grants knowledge preferred.
• ERP, billing systems or related financial software familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, administration, and monitoring of department budgets.
• Oversee Medicaid and third-party reimbursement operations.
• Monitor revenue, forecasting, and financial planning practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and required financial reporting.
• Provide leadership to accounting and finance staff and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with department leadership and technology teams to optimize reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Healthcare finance

Government finance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

ERP systems

Grants management

Medicaid billing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Billing software

Financial management software

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been retained by Manitowoc County Human Services to identify a Financial Manager to serve their team. Manitowoc County Human Services is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented finance leader to oversee the department's business operations and financial management functions. Reporting directly to the Human Services Director, this position serves as a key member of the leadership team responsible for budgeting, financial planning, Medicaid reimbursement, compliance, revenue optimization, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with a collaborative leadership style and a passion for public service. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of programs that directly impact the community.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development, administration, and monitoring of department budgets.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of departmental financial performance throughout the fiscal year.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend strategic actions.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and financial planning practices.
• Oversee Medicaid and third-party reimbursement operations.
• Monitor claims processing, collections, denials management, and revenue optimization activities.
• Maximize funding opportunities across multiple federal, state, local, grant, and reimbursement programs.
• Evaluate funding structures and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and Medicaid regulations.
• Oversee required financial reporting and submissions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and evaluate operational impacts.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial accountability practices.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to accounting and finance staff.
• Develop team capabilities and ensure operational excellence.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Address employee performance concerns and help navigate complex team dynamics.
• Identify inefficiencies, financial risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze budgets, reports, and operational data to identify issues requiring attention.
• Serve as a strategic problem-solver for complex financial and operational challenges.
• Partner with department leadership to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Leverage financial and operational systems to improve reporting and performance.
• Collaborate with technology teams to support business processes and data management.
• Utilize systems such as ERP, billing, and financial management software to support departmental operations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, healthcare finance, government finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Government finance or public-sector accounting experience preferred.
• Human Services or social services finance experience preferred.
• Medicaid reimbursement, billing, or healthcare finance experience preferred.
• Experience working with grants and multiple funding streams preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP, financial management, or billing systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Human Services funding environments preferred.