Billing Director

CNA Insurance•Chicago, IL

1d•$97,000 - $189,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Director position responsible for direction and management for assigned area of the billing and collection function to maximize cash flow and achieve statutory overdue goals. Leads and directs operations activities ensuring effective delivery of service to all levels of internal and external customers. Collaborates with leadership and directs teams to assure strategic, operational and developmental goals of the functional area are met. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Leads and directs the work activities and has full management accountability for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction, particularly in relation to large loss sensitive programs. Establishes and maintains strong collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Assists subordinate supervisors in resolving high visibility problem cases or issues, acting with a sense of urgency and taking accountability for resolution. Champions process improvements that cut across organizational lines. Plans and delivers improvement projects managing scope, timeline, resources and business outcomes. Develops new tools and reports to aid in data collection, analysis and strategic planning to achieve superior results. Coach others in the use of metrics-based decision making. Develop financial plans and budgets and establish strategic and performance goals. Actively manages staffing levels, headcount and productivity to optimize service delivery. Sets appropriate stretch goals that drive industry leading service. Ensures strategic plan implementation is consistent with department/corporate goals, policies, quality assurance and growth objectives. Ensures customer satisfaction, quality and financial results are met. Provides guidance and makes recommendations on collections. Participate in discussions and negotiations. Advises management regarding the most effective and cost-efficient resolution of problem accounts. Makes recommendations for strategy and provides analysis of probable outcomes. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Typically, AVP or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and in-depth knowledge of the organization's products, policies and procedures, stays informed on relevant insurance industry trends, particularly in large loss sensitive programs. Extensive experience that demonstrate advanced knowledge of the theories, principals, practices and procedures of collection and litigation management, preferably with an insurance organization. Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing established goals, builds a competitive organization by attracting, managing, developing and retaining the talent needed to win. Strong strategic orientation and business planning skills with the ability to develop clear business plans aligned with business strategy. Proven experience with bankruptcy, billing, insurance systems, and a focus on collection of receivables. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and presentation skills both verbal and written. Ability to implement systems, processes and procedures that improve the customer experience and result in profitable growth. Use Metrics and information analysis and accesses technology resources as needed. Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external customers. Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization. Help others to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships. Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Typically, a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a specific function or field of expertise, particularly insurance billing and collections, including 5 plus years management experience. Knowledge of large loss sensitive insurance programs #LI-Hybrid #LI-DM1 In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and in-depth knowledge of the organization's products, policies and procedures, stays informed on relevant insurance industry trends, particularly in large loss sensitive programs.
Extensive experience that demonstrate advanced knowledge of the theories, principals, practices and procedures of collection and litigation management, preferably with an insurance organization.
Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing established goals, builds a competitive organization by attracting, managing, developing and retaining the talent needed to win.
Strong strategic orientation and business planning skills with the ability to develop clear business plans aligned with business strategy.
Proven experience with bankruptcy, billing, insurance systems, and a focus on collection of receivables.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
Ability to implement systems, processes and procedures that improve the customer experience and result in profitable growth.
Use Metrics and information analysis and accesses technology resources as needed.
Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external customers.
Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.
Help others to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Typically, a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a specific function or field of expertise, particularly insurance billing and collections, including 5 plus years management experience.
Knowledge of large loss sensitive insurance programs

Responsibilities

Leads and directs the work activities and has full management accountability for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction, particularly in relation to large loss sensitive programs.
Establishes and maintains strong collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
Assists subordinate supervisors in resolving high visibility problem cases or issues, acting with a sense of urgency and taking accountability for resolution.
Champions process improvements that cut across organizational lines.
Plans and delivers improvement projects managing scope, timeline, resources and business outcomes.
Develops new tools and reports to aid in data collection, analysis and strategic planning to achieve superior results.
Coach others in the use of metrics-based decision making.
Develop financial plans and budgets and establish strategic and performance goals.
Actively manages staffing levels, headcount and productivity to optimize service delivery.
Sets appropriate stretch goals that drive industry leading service.
Ensures strategic plan implementation is consistent with department/corporate goals, policies, quality assurance and growth objectives.
Ensures customer satisfaction, quality and financial results are met.
Provides guidance and makes recommendations on collections.
Participate in discussions and negotiations.
Advises management regarding the most effective and cost-efficient resolution of problem accounts.
Makes recommendations for strategy and provides analysis of probable outcomes.
May perform additional duties as assigned.