Business Manager - Health Department

Manitowoc County Health Department is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional to oversee the administrative, financial, and support operations of the Health Department.

This position will:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate administrative and support staff, including scheduling and personnel management.
• Oversee accounting, billing, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
• Assist with grant development, budget preparation, financial projections, and annual budget presentations.
• Develop and maintain departmental financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with records retention, HIPAA, Civil Rights, and state and federal reporting requirements.
• Coordinate department meetings, trainings, and Board of Health meeting materials and minutes.
• Serve as the primary contact for facility maintenance, repairs, telephone services, and building access.
• Coordinate audit preparation and work with external auditors.

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, financial management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the mission and operations of the Health Department.

A high school diploma and whatever combination of additional education and work experience provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position is required.

Prefered: Supervisory experience, Certified Public Accountant, Associates in Accounting or related field.

The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals serve as the foundation for public health practice and are integrated into the essential responsibilities of this role; they are incorporated into this description by reference per Wis. Admin. Code DHS 140