[Hiring] Senior Consultant, Healthcare Reimbursement @Wipfli Advisory LLC

Role Description

Under the direction of the Partner, Senior Manager, or Manager, the Senior Consultant, Healthcare Reimbursement prepares Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and provides reimbursement consulting for Senior Living clients. Responsibilities include:

• Cost report preparation and review
• Reimbursement analysis
• Audit support
• Client communication

Experience with reimbursement systems in multiple states is preferred, with California experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, not required
• 5+ years experience with cost reports and healthcare reimbursement
• Proven Excel skills preferred
• Experience in client relationship development
• Ability to work within budgeting and deadline constraints
• Enjoys working in a team setting
• Enjoys problem solving

Requirements

• Prepare and review Skilled Nursing, Home Health, and Hospice Medicare and Medicaid cost reports
• Manage Medicare and Medicaid cost report engagements from data collection through filing and submission
• Analyze reimbursement opportunities and assist clients with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement optimization strategies
• Perform reimbursement analyses, forecasting, cost comparison studies, and other healthcare financial consulting engagements
• Utilize financial statements, general ledger information, statistical data, and reimbursement data to prepare accurate and compliant cost reports
• Assist clients with cost report audits, allowable cost reporting, new program evaluations, reimbursement analysis, and bad debt recovery initiatives
• Collaborate with offshore and cross-functional teams to review workpapers, validate data, and meet engagement deadlines
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and high-quality service delivery

Benefits

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share with Firm matching contribution
• Well-being incentive
• Education & certification assistance
• Flexible time off
• Family care leave
• Parental leave
• Family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Travel rewards
• Voluntary benefit offerings including critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D