Chief Financial Officer

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Salem, OR (Hybrid)
  • Mar 11, 2024
Full time Public Health Equity Executive Finance Government

Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join an excellent team. This is a Full-Time, Permanent, Executive Service position with the Fiscal and Operations Division.

What you will do!

The CFO is responsible for providing organizational leadership, accountability, and direction to the agency around budgetary, accounting, actuarial and financial management practices. In addition, the CFO heads the Fiscal Operations Division, which is responsible for tracking OHA's budget, creating actuarily sound Medicaid rates, and auditing Medicaid providers. This work is done in alignment with the Governor's Office, the legislature, agency leadership and its strategic plan.  The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that OHA meets the public expectations about fiscal stewardship and responsibility regarding the multitude of incoming revenue sources, the Legislatively Adopted Budget and ensuring that programs spend the fiscal resources within approved parameters.  This position has a critical role in developing and executing the agency's financial resources, ensuring that rate setting for the Coordinated Care Organinzations is viable, and that providers are being reimbursed according to appropriate laws, rules and policies.  This position oversees the Budget Unit, Budget formulation unit, the Office of Actuarial and Financial Analysis, and the Office of Program Integrity.

The CFO position serves the following core functions as a member of the Director's Office:

--Agency-wide Financial Leadership. The CFO sets agency policy and direction about financial matters across the agency and that support OHA's vision, mission and core values. The CFO convenes, coordinates and directs financial and budgetary staff across the agency to assure appropriate financial management practices are followed.

--Budgetary policy. The CFO assures that OHA creates and promulgates budgetary policies and budgetary controls across the agency.

--Setting financial strategy for Coordinated Care Organizations. Meet regularly and assure that CCO financial strategies are aligned with state Medicaid and Governor's goals. Assure Director and other members of the Director's office gets regular updates on CCO financial accountability and goals.

--Health Equity Leadership. Assure that OHA's budget and underlying financial infrastructure are aligned to OHA's strategic goal to eliminate health inequities. Assure that OHA's budget development

--Financial reporting transparency. Work closely with the comptroller to assure that OHA meets state and federal financial reporting and audit requirements.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

Nine years of management experience; OR six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Desired Attributes:

Possess an understanding of, and commitment to, public health programs, Medicaid programs, and behavioral health prevention treatments, supports and recovery throughout person’s lifespan.

  • Have a passion for best practice and innovation, especially as it relates to large systems and eliminating barriers related to racism and systemic oppression the continue health inequities.
  • Command the ability to empower effective decision-making with Agency leadership and management.
  • Have commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Be committed to equitable service delivery that focuses on achieving results for all populations, with a special focus on communities of color and Tribal communities.
  • Have a proven track record of engaging and collaborating with multiple partners at the Federal, State, Tribal and Community levels.
  • Possess experience in facilitation, negotiating and building consensus among diverse constituents, legislators and interested parties with competing needs.
  • Versed in performance systems and how data and measurement lead to continuous improvement and transformation.
  • Strong support for workforce professional development.
  • Able to effectively manage within a remote work environment.


The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-150971

 

Application Deadline: 04/07/2024

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Salary

$10,674 - $16,520