Deputy Director, Departmental Operations – Behavioral Health Services – Budget/Finance

About the role

The County of San Diego is seeking applications for the position of Deputy Director, Departmental Operations – Budget/Finance within the Behavioral Health Services department. This Unclassified Management position is responsible for overseeing finance operations, including budgeting, revenue management, fiscal compliance, billing operations, provider payment administration, financial reporting, and related fiscal activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee the finance operations of Behavioral Health Services and the Specialty Behavioral Health Plan.
• Advise and provide oversight on matters related to budgeting, revenue management, fiscal compliance, billing operations, provider payment administration, financial reporting, and related fiscal activities.
• Support the expansion of BHS’ network and meet new state and local mandates through leadership roles within the department.

Requirements

• Five years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency.
• Three years of management level experience and at least one year of supervision.
• Note: A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience and cannot be applied to the required one year of supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations, including budgeting, revenue management, fiscal compliance, billing operations, provider payment administration, financial reporting, and related fiscal activities.
• Executive-level leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and political acumen.

SkillsStrong financial planning experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Salary range: $195,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annually

Pay

$195,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annually

Schedule

N/A