Billing Director

CNA • Chicago, IL

14h • 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

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.

Benefits

• 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director