This role is for a senior reimbursement leader within a newly merged healthcare organization, tasked with bringing leadership and optimization expertise to a historically under-supported function. The position focuses on maximizing financial recovery and compliance through cost reporting, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and 340B program management. The organization seeks a highly experienced financial professional who is adept at both technical analysis and stakeholder relationship building.

This is a strategic, high-autonomy opportunity that offers the chance to shape the direction of reimbursement functions across multiple systems. It comes with a competitive salary, relocation support, and the option for hybrid or remote work, though limited to a specific geographic footprint.

Duties

  • Leadership & Strategic Direction:

    • Establish the reimbursement function in a post-merger environment with no prior dedicated leadership.

    • Build key relationships across finance, clinical operations, and administrative leadership.

    • Navigate and harmonize reimbursement processes across merged entities.

  • Financial Oversight & Optimization:

    • Analyze and improve current processes for contractual allowances and reserve analysis.

    • Lead cost reporting preparation, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

    • Oversee optimization of 340B programs and other government reimbursement initiatives.

    • Develop annual assumptions for contractual allowances, charity care, and bad debt.

Team & Relationship Management:

  • Manage a small team (2–3 direct reports), possibly including reimbursement analysts and an accounting manager.
  • Engage in high-level communication with fiscal intermediaries and auditors.
  • Translate complex financial data for diverse stakeholders to support informed decision-making.


Must Have Qualifications

  • Ten years plus experience in healthcare finance; critical access hospital/rural health system reimbursement within an integrated healthcare system
  • Proven track record of reimbursement optimization in healthcare settings (340B programs and optimization)
  • In-depth expertise in cost reporting preparation and compliance with federal/state laws
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes and regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data related to revenue, contractual allowances, and settlements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Desired
  • CPA certification
  • Experience with 340B programs and optimization



Location
La Crosse, WI WI
Type
Hybrid
Industry
Other
Date Posted
5/05/2025