FQHC Strategy Senior Consultant

Wipfli Advisory LLC•,

7d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to deliver financial advisory services to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). In this role, you will partner with senior finance leaders—such as CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Directors of Finance, and Financial Planning Analysts—to strengthen financial operations, improve performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in healthcare finance; FQHC experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of financial operations, budgeting, and reimbursement systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and related applications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, think critically, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building strong remote team relationships based on trust and accountability.
Skilled in managing client expectations and delivering work within defined scope and timelines.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a client-focused mindset.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to commonly used EHRs and ERPs, such as Epic, NextGen, eCW, Athena and Sage, MIP, Great Plains, Quickbooks is a plus

Responsibilities

Assess FQHC finance department performance using data, KPIs, outcomes, and industry benchmarks.
Develop and implement targeted strategies to improve financial operations, revenue cycle performance, cash flow, and profitability.
Identify operational gaps and deliver practical, timely solutions to improve financial outcomes.
Maintain deep knowledge of FQHC payment models, reimbursement systems, and regulatory changes.
Build trusted, executive-level client relationships by understanding organizational goals and challenges.
Lead clients through change initiatives with clear communication and actionable implementation plans.
Support development of operational budgets and financial forecasts.
Provide subject-matter expertise in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, including PPS rate development.
Configure and optimize financial systems, EHRs, and accounting structures to ensure accurate reporting, cost compliance, and GL alignment.