System VP Revenue Cycle

CommonSpirit Health • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The System Vice President, Revenue Cycle is a senior strategic leader responsible for the performance, financial health, and operational effectiveness of revenue cycle operations across the CommonSpirit system. The role develops and executes strategies to optimize revenue capture, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve the patient experience. It leads end-to-end revenue cycle operations, from patient access through collections, and aligns complex financial workflows with organizational goals and mission.

The position leads and mentors high-performing teams and builds relationships with internal stakeholders, including CFOs, physician advisors, and IT leadership, as well as external business partners and payers. It analyzes performance metrics, identifies improvement opportunities, resolves operational challenges, and implements scalable solutions to increase financial value. The role also educates and engages stakeholders so revenue cycle strategies are integrated into daily operations and long-term plans.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in healthcare, business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Ten years of experience in revenue cycle or a related field.
• Seven years of management experience.

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 to 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 revenue cycle performance aligns with fiscal and legal requirements.
• Manage outsourced service providers and vendor contracts, ensure 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 capabilities, 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