Medicaid Chief Financial Officer

Mission

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

About the Role

The Louisiana Department of Health, Medical Vendor Administration is seeking an experienced and strategic Medicaid Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of the Medicaid division. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of Medicaid regulations, reimbursement models, and healthcare finance, ensuring compliance while driving financial sustainability and growth. This role requires close collaboration with executive management, state legislators, and stakeholders to provide accurate financial reporting and forward‑looking financial modeling related to Medicaid program changes at both the state and federal levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with significant exposure to Medicaid programs.
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Medicaid financial audits, cost reporting, and federal / state reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and complex financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience in working with executive leadership teams and government entities.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver financial reports to legislative bodies.
• Skilled in financial modeling and scenario planning related to Medicaid policy changes.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills

Job Duties

Position‑Specific Details

Location : Medical Vendor Administration / Financial Management and Operations / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type : Full‑time Unclassified appointment

Cost Center : 3052010100

Position Number(s) : 50691438

Compensation : Depends on Qualifications

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Contact Information

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225‑342‑6477

This organization participates in E‑verify. For more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at 1‑888‑464‑4218.

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