Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Deputy Secretary/Commissioner I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC25

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Description of Work

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) position will assist the CFO in carrying out the Financial area’s mission, goals and objectives while championing Department- and State-wide core values: Accountability, Customer Service, Diversity & Inclusion, Safety & Health and Teamwork & Collaboration. To this end, the Deputy CFO will work cooperatively with the Department and Division leadership to drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of current fiscal business functions by assessing, planning, and leading implementation of needed process improvements to mission-critical day-to-day operations and collaborating with other executive staff to set and meet fiscal business objectives. The Deputy CFO will support the CFO in managing standard annual processes, such as legislative and audit cycles, and ad hoc initiatives, such as coordinating responses to inquiries from a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including the DHHS Secretary's Office, DHHS Leadership, other State agencies, the Governor’s Office, the Office of State Budget & Management (OSBM), State and federal auditors, members of the NC General Assembly, federal and local officials, and staff from national and state advocacy organizations.

Job Description:

30% - Strategic and Operational Leadership
Assist the CFO in managing a broad, complex, dynamic portfolio of work to ensure the agency’s financial health, credibility, and ability to withstand audit and political scrutiny. Assist the CFO in developing and maintaining an inventory of key Financial area goals, objectives, and deliverables; a roadmap for any needed infrastructure or process improvements; and a system for monitoring and reporting on progress. Keep the CFO apprised of strategic and operational risks and opportunities and make recommendations for addressing.
Serve as a member of the DHHS Leadership team, including as the CFO’s designee in intra- and/or inter-agency collaborations, to streamline agency operations, plan and implement programmatic improvements and internally- and externally-driven initiatives. At times, serve as a liaison between the CFO and DHHS directors and managers navigating operational challenges and/or organization design and/or change. Help to establish policies and procedures that reinforce the Financial organization’s operational excellence culture. Assess personnel effectiveness and needs, and recommend recruitment, training, and retention strategies.

30% - Support of Financial Area Functions
Support the CFO in overseeing NC DHHS Financial operations to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in various administrative functions and services to internal and external customers. Conduct impact analysis and inform and/or develop plans to meet actions directed by the General Assembly, Governor, and/or federal government. Work with the directors of the DHHS Budget & Analysis (B&A) unit and DHHS Office of the Controller (OoC) unit to ensure coordination, efficiency, and excellence in support of all DHHS divisions. Represent the CFO, along with B&A Director and Controller, on cross-division committees and work groups to advance Financial area directives and/or initiatives, and ensure efficient, constructive collaboration and coordination.

30% - Communications
On behalf of the CFO, coordinate DHHS communications relating to Financial matters to ensure accuracy, consistency, alignment of messaging, and timeliness of Financial area communications internal to DHHS and all Financial-related responses to external inquiries. Maintain streamlined process by which DHHS divisions, Legislative Affairs, Communications, and the Financial area collaborate to respond to a wide variety of requests from external stakeholders for financial information. Build and maintain strong relationships with other DHHS leaders and staff and external partners in agencies such as the Governor’s Office, OSBM, Office of State Auditor, Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly.

10% - Reporting
On behalf of the CFO, coordinate production of standard and ad hoc reports and presentations required to meet legislative, audit, and other mandates related to DHHS Financial performance. As with the Communications work, collaborate with other leaders and staff across DHHS to maintain an inventory of required reports, gather data, document compliance, explain Financial and programmatic performance, and ensure accuracy, completeness, and transparency of work products. Draft, review, and/or edit documents for the CFO’s review and approval.

5% - Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $89,596.00 - $201,593.00

Recruitment Range: $89,596.00 - $145,000.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working to considerable knowledge of Agency related North Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Codes, and Agency specific regulations, principles and practices.

• Working professional skill and/or knowledge in the concepts and practices related to Agency operations.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with considerable discretion within the guidelines of state laws, regulations, and policies under the direction of the Agency Secretary/Commissioner.

• Demonstrated ability to make well-informed decisions utilizing a high degree of judgment based on extensive knowledge of Agency related policies, procedures and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively and possess excellent communication skills; must be able to present comments, opinions, factual information, summaries of issues, and conclusions in a logical and concise manner for review by manager.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the general public, Agency management and management of regulated or associated entities.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and supervise staff and plan and direct all fiscal, personnel and program operations of a large portion of an Agency's operation.

• Possession of professional designation appropriate to Agency operations.

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

**This position is Exempt Policymaking and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). This position serves at the pleasure of agency leadership. **

Per G.S. 126-5(cl) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

About the Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

About DHHS Office of the Controller 

The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

About the Division of Budget and Analysis

The Division of Budget and Analysis provides leadership and support to department and division management by (1) developing, executing and modifying the Department's operating budget; (2) researching and analyzing issues that impact the Department's budgets, plans and programs; and (3) developing innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

              

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in business or economics or a related program from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience in Agency related industry/operations, including three (3) years of supervisory experience

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Dreisa Yvonne Johnson

Recruiter Email:

DREISA.JOHNSON@DHHS.NC.GOV