Finance Manager

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.