System VP Revenue Cycle

CommonSpirit Health • Chicago, IL

1d • $147 - $206

About The Position

The System Vice President, Revenue Cycle is a strategic executive leader responsible for the overall performance, financial health, and operational effectiveness of CommonSpirit Health’s revenue cycle. The role develops and executes strategies to optimize revenue capture, ensure regulatory compliance, and elevate the patient experience across the health system. It leads systemic change and aligns complex financial workflows with the organization’s mission.

The position leads and mentors teams and builds relationships with internal stakeholders, including CFOs, physician advisors, and IT leaders, as well as external business partners and payers. It analyzes performance metrics, identifies improvement opportunities, addresses operational challenges, and implements scalable solutions. The role also works across departments to integrate revenue cycle strategies into daily operations and long-term organizational goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in healthcare, business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field, or equivalent education or experience.
• Ten years of experience in revenue cycle or a related field.
• Seven years of management experience.
• Extensive expertise in healthcare finance, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven executive leadership experience in a large-scale health system.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build consensus among clinical and financial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals, drive large-scale organizational change, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Direct end-to-end revenue cycle operations, from patient access through collections, by developing strategies, setting policies, and implementing process improvements to maximize net revenue.
• Analyze financial data and key performance indicators, develop business cases, resolve operational issues, and ensure performance aligns with fiscal and legal requirements.
• Manage outsourced service providers and vendor contracts, monitor adherence to service level agreements, and establish system-wide accountability.
• Partner with executive leadership, including SVPs, CFOs, and CMOs, and participate in internal and external committees to align revenue cycle goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Use project management, EHR proficiency, and technical tools to manage competing priorities and deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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