Director Finance & Medical Billing
About The Position
The Director of Finance & Medical Billing plays a critical leadership role in overseeing all financial operations and medical billing processes within the Community Mental Health & Wellness division. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing, revenue cycle management, and compliance with healthcare regulations and financial policies. The director will lead a team of finance and billing professionals, driving process improvements and implementing best practices to optimize financial performance. They will collaborate closely with clinical, administrative, Finance and IT teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals. Ultimately, this role ensures the financial health and sustainability of CMHW by managing budgets, forecasting, overseeing revenue capture and cost control activities, financial planning, analysis and reporting. They will also serve as a thought partner in developing proactive financial strategies that support sustainable growth and mitigate risk. Manage and mentor the billing team, and lead the development of staff and systems in ways that optimize and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- BA or BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare finance and medical billing management
- At least 5 years of supervision experience
- Strong knowledge of medical billing systems, healthcare reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and CMS guidelines
- Proven experience managing teams and leading financial operations within a healthcare setting
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and advanced billing software
- Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance billing processes
- Demonstrated success in implementing financial systems improvements and revenue cycle optimization
- Proof of authorization to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings
Nice To Haves
- MA degree preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Overseeing all financial operations and medical billing processes
- Ensuring accurate and timely billing, revenue cycle management, and compliance with healthcare regulations and financial policies
- Leading a team of finance and billing professionals
- Driving process improvements and implementing best practices to optimize financial performance
- Collaborating closely with clinical, administrative, Finance and IT teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals
- Managing budgets, forecasting, overseeing revenue capture and cost control activities, financial planning, analysis and reporting
- Developing proactive financial strategies that support sustainable growth and mitigate risk
- Managing and mentoring the billing team
- Leading the development of staff and systems to optimize and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid leave
- 401k with employer match
- Wellness programs
- Tuition benefits for eligible academic programs
- Professional development funding
- Employee resource groups
- No waiting period for benefits
- Health and dental coverage begin on your first day of employment for eligible employees
- Eligible federal loans may qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
