Health Financial Supervisor

city of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco seeks a knowledgeable Health Financial Supervisor to lead public-sector accounting, budgeting, and grant management for the health department. You will oversee billing, payroll approvals, and the integrity of the city’s accounting system while ensuring compliance with funding agencies.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in health finance and grant reporting, with the ability to develop financial reports for the Health Board and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years government accounting and budgeting or equivalent.
• Experience in public-sector accounting regulations and grant reporting.
• Knowledge of medical billing and health program funding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, budgets, grants, and revenue management.
• Supervise financial workflow and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide training and guidance; verify accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare health grant financial reports and communicate issues to management.
• Serve as final payroll approver and coordinate with staff for timely submission.
• Manage medical billing and third-party funding streams; liaison with contractors.
• Prepare financial information for the Health Board and stakeholders.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Grants management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $67,000.00 - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Health Financial Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public-sector accounting and budgeting, financial compliance, medical billing, and oversight of public health grant management and reporting. If you are passionate about public health finance, fiscal accountability, and supporting programs that make a difference in our communities,

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and 5 years experience in government accounting and budgeting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of accounting, technical review and financial analysis functions and maintains the integrity of the City's accounting system for the Department; develops and manages a variety of budgets, oversees financial transactions, and assures compliance with grant and other funding agency requirements and standards; reviews and approves staff work and assures compliance to City policies and procedures; provides staff support for Director and develops status and summary financial reports. Supervises and coordinates financial functions and workflows.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and coordinates the financial functions of the Department, including accounts payable & receivable, budgets, revenue management, grants and special projects, audit support, and medical insurance billing. Performs duties within the scope of authority and training.
• Supervises department financial workflow; oversees the work activities of assigned staff and monitors documents and accounts for compliance with public sector accounting regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides oversight and support to staff performing financial functions; provides technical guidance, assistance, and training; resolves technical issues; reviews work and verifies the accuracy of financial records for the appropriate systems.
• Prepares health grant financial reports and assures effective communication regarding financial issues for proper grant management, reviews and approves grant financial reports prepared by City staff.
• Serves as the final approver on payroll for the department; works with administrative staff and supervisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll submission.
• Manages medical and insurance billing and related revenue streams and serves as a primary liaison between the Department and third-party contractors to manage various state and federal funding streams.
• Interprets and explains both the City's and grant accounting policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Provides technical support for the Department Director and Department managers, evaluates and analyzes financial issues; provides status reports, and coordinates work with other City departments.
• Using knowledge of City policies and procedures, maintains financial records, reviews and processes technical accounting documents and evaluates technical accounting information; including tracking and reporting expenses related to public health emergencies.
• Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and assures department financial and budget issues are properly addressed and resolved.
• Prepares and presents financial information, including balance sheets, expense reports, and budget status reports to the Health Board and other stakeholders, as needed.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.