Director Reimbursements

Providence•Portland, OR

About The Position

This leadership opportunity invites your expertise. The Director, Reimbursements is responsible for estimating net revenue, analyzing significant drivers, and implementing associated value‑added reimbursement initiatives across the organization. The Director ensures compliance with all applicable accounting guidance and ensures the adequacy of internal controls related to reimbursement and revenue are periodically assessed. This role is also responsible for the efficient operation of the functional team, including supervision and review of staff, assessing workloads, and providing oversight and prioritization of reimbursement‑related projects. The Director leads revenue FP&A functions with a strong emphasis on month‑end reporting, analysis, and revenue planning, working closely with the core FP&A team and budget caregivers across the enterprise. The incumbent performs all duties in a manner that promotes Providence’s mission, values, and philosophy and serves as a role model for those values in all aspects of leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ten (10) or more years of experience in the healthcare revenue/reimbursement field, with expert knowledge of reimbursement and reporting rules and regulations
Eight (8) years of leadership experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities
Proven ability to communicate complex, technical information to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to anticipate and respond to the informational needs of others
Models strong customer service within the workgroup
Takes personal accountability for stakeholder satisfaction
Demonstrates sensitivity in understanding and supporting the needs of others
Anticipates problems and implements proactive corrective actions
Establishes high performance standards and drives continuous improvement
Strong planning and project management capabilities
Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives effectively
Effectively evaluates complex issues and advances practical solutions
Builds strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and executive leadership through effective engagement
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
Experience with Kodiak RCA and valuation for multiple hospitals

Responsibilities

Direct month‑end close net revenue financial reporting and communicate results in recurring meetings with Finance and Revenue Cycle leadership.
Oversee preparation of the Analytical Review and Executive Summary.
Conduct and oversee close meetings with leadership.
Monitor the accuracy of net revenue estimates and implement updates to improve forecasting precision.
Lead financial analysis to identify key revenue drivers and trends.
Implement analytical tools to provide deeper insights across Hospital Billing and Professional Billing.
Partner with Revenue Cycle and Contracting to optimize support services and improve revenue performance and recognition.
Evaluate and prepare strategic reimbursement optimization initiatives across the system.
Recommend improvements that positively impact existing reimbursement methodologies and outcomes.
Plan and manage functional team workload to ensure all reporting, projects, and deliverables are completed timely, efficiently, and with a high degree of accuracy.
Provide staff oversight, including supervision, performance evaluation, and development in accordance with Providence policies.
Continuously evaluate workload and methodologies, making recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaborate with system stakeholders to analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex financial and reimbursement‑related information.
Perform reviews, research, and special projects independently or as requested by senior finance leadership, including the AVP of Finance, Executive Director of Revenue Finance, Operations CFO, and System CFO.
Clearly articulate financial insights to support enterprise decision‑making and operational improvements.