Accountant Manager (DD00220001-073126)

About the role

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) seeks an Accountant Manager, functioning as the Director of Regional Business Operations within the DD Administrative Services Section. While it is preferable the position is located in Jefferson City, consideration is open statewide to ensure the best candidate for the position. There is an expectation of frequent and regular travel to Jefferson City for any candidate located outside of the area. This position is within the Division of DD and reports to the Deputy Division Director, Administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate statewide Regional Business Office operations, including policy development, implementation, and best-practice standardization across all regions.
• Supervise 5 Fiscal Managers with 61 staff, overseeing budget and personnel allocations, and all Business Office functions.
• Manage facility operations for 11 locations, including fleet, technology, maintenance, procurement, and reimbursements.
• Oversee Representative Payee responsibilities, ensuring compliance with Social Security regulations and successful audits.
• Provide technical guidance to regional staff, executive leadership, other state agencies, contracted partners, and external stakeholders; recommend and refine financial policies.
• Lead provider billing training, maintain statewide billing matrices, and serve as escalation point for Waivered service billing issues.
• Act as liaison between Central Office and Regional Offices, supporting statewide initiatives and contributing subject-matter expertise on new projects.
• Advise the Deputy Director on financial policy and oversee Utilization Review budget processes, training, and implementation.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and collaborate across multiple projects
• Effective problem-solving of complex issues
• Skill in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and fiscal procedures
• Accuracy in preparing and analyzing financial documents
• Ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to evaluate federal and state initiatives for fiscal impact
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations
• Drafting and assessing fiscal policies
• Explaining complex financial matters in an understandable way
• Applying sound managerial principles and practices
• Well-developed analytical skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Pay

The base salary offered for this position is up to $104,079.66 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in this posting.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.