Senior Cost and Budget Analyst (26-14)

Position : Senior Cost and Budget Analyst

Req.# : 26-14

FTE : Full-time, Exempt

Unit : MPP

Department/Location : Accounting and Finance

Compensation:  $62,424-$87,394.   The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).

Attractive Benefits Package : Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more! 

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others. 

We are seeking a  Senior Cost and Budget Analyst.  The Senior Cost and Budget Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial health, compliance, and strategic decision‑making of our Community Mental Health (CMH)/Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) organization. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining cost models, analyzing financial performance against budget, and evaluating reimbursement patterns, including CPT code utilization and payer trends. The senior analyst will work closely with finance leadership, program managers, and clinical teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, sustainable service delivery, and alignment with state and federal funding requirements.

This position is full-time, exempt, scheduled Monday through Friday, during office business hours. A flexible, remote working arrangement is available for this position. The employee may perform work from a home with occasional office requirements. This position may include local travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  
• At least four years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost accounting.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
  
• Ability to work with large datasets and multiple information systems.
  
• Knowledge of the application of accounting principles as they apply to maintaining financial control and accounting records.
  
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, methods and terminology.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in an effective and efficient manner.
  
• Ability to work independently and use judgment to make decisions.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Excellent problem-solving techniques.
  
• Ability to have a broad perspective as well as understand details.
  
• Ability to manage stress and an ever-changing environment.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare finance, CMH, or CCBHC environments.
  
• Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS coding, Medicaid reimbursement, and managed care payment structures.
  
• Familiarity with MDHHS reporting requirements and CCBHC cost reporting standards.
  
• Experience with financial or EHR systems commonly used in CMH/CCBHC settings.
  

• Knowledge of the Michigan CMH system.
  
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
  

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description.   Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify. 

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or [email protected]. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.