Revenue Cycle Manager

The Health Provider Revenue Cycle Manager leads and supports revenue cycle transformations for complex provider organizations such as AMCs, IDNs and large medical groups. The role requires deep expertise across the full revenue cycle: patient access, prior authorization, mid‑cycle revenue integrity, and back‑end operations. Core Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end Revenue Cycle engagements for complex, large‑scale health care providers, with deep expertise across patient access, mid‑cycle/revenue integrity and back‑end operations. Reimagine and redesign revenue cycle operating models, including workflow redesign, policy and procedure development, organizational and workforce realignment, and the design of KPIs and performance governance frameworks tied to net revenue improvement, denial rate reduction and cash acceleration. Identify and prioritize client value creation opportunities based on rigorous analysis, developing business cases and value propositions, benchmarking, and a clear‑eyed view of performance gaps and strategic priorities. Develop implementation plans and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver project outcomes on schedule, within budget and against defined performance targets. Direct business pilots and client deployment activities and ensure planned outcomes are achieved and sustained after go‑live. Embed AI, automation and advanced analytics into revenue cycle operations to drive measurable improvement, applying tools such as Tableau, Power BI and Python to surface revenue leakage, model financial scenarios and target use cases including denial prediction, propensity‑to‑pay analytics, underpayment detection, prior authorization and coding support. Advise clients on payer contracting strategy, managed care optimization and reimbursement model performance to address margin pressure and support the transition from fee‑for‑service to value‑based care. Help clients navigate a complex and evolving regulatory environment, including HIPAA compliance, CMS billing and coding requirements, No Surprises Act obligations, price transparency mandates and prior authorization reform. Stand up or transition clients to managed services and extended business office (EBOS) models, including SLA/OLA design, staffing governance, playbook development and vendor performance management. Support technology enablement across provider IT, EHR (e.g., Epic, Oracle, Athena) and revenue cycle systems, advising on system optimisation, interoperability and workflow configuration aligned to revenue cycle objectives. Design and execute the engagement's overall communication and change management approach, tailored to the client's organisational culture and readiness. Manage engagement risk, project economics, deliverable quality and client satisfaction throughout the engagement lifecycle. Client Relationship Development and Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, including Revenue Cycle VPs, CROs and operational leaders, across all stages of the engagement. Facilitate complex meetings, executive presentations and cross‑functional workshops that build client commitment, resolve competing priorities and move transformation forward. Cultivate follow‑on opportunities and develop business cases and proposals that connect Accenture's capabilities to client priorities, while managing engagement economics including budgets, revenue forecasting and margin performance. Practice Building Contribute to practice‑building activities including conference participation, thought leadership development, market offering design and recruiting. Develop and share recognised expertise in specific RCM domains, contributing to internal methodology, toolkits and knowledge assets that strengthen Accenture's market position. Coach and mentor consultants and analysts, setting high standards for analytical rigor and client communication while actively supporting their professional development and career growth. Stay current on the regulations, reimbursement trends and technology shaping revenue cycle across hospitals, health systems, medical groups and ambulatory settings. Travel as needed, up to 80%. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of finance and management consulting experience. Minimum of 5 years of healthcare provider Revenue Cycle experience, with demonstrated knowledge across patient access, mid‑cycle and back‑end operations. Minimum of 2 years leading revenue cycle transformation engagements with measurable impact on net revenue, denial rates, cash acceleration or operational efficiency. Minimum of 2 years of direct people management experience, including leading, coaching and developing consultant or analyst teams in a project delivery environment. Familiarity with the RCM regulatory environment, including HIPAA, CMS billing and coding requirements, price transparency rules and prior authorization mandates. Strong financial acumen, including the ability to build business cases, model revenue scenarios, forecast engagement economics and develop early warning indicators. Prior experience in a consulting firm environment with a track record of business development, client expansion and proposal development. Bachelor’s degree. Bonus Points Experience advising on or deploying AI, automation and RPA in revenue cycle contexts, such as analytics for denial prediction, coding, prior authorization or patient financial engagement. Hands‑on experience with payer contracting strategy, managed care optimisation or underpayment recovery. Prior experience with managed services or EBOS governance, including SLA/OLA design and vendor performance management. Proficiency in data visualisation and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI and Python, applied to revenue cycle performance improvement. Experience implementing or optimising major EHR and revenue cycle platforms in a consulting or delivery capacity. MBA, MHA or equivalent advanced degree. Benefits Accenture offers a market‑competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holiday and paid time off. Salary Ranges by Location California: $94,400 to $293,800 Cleveland: $87,400 to $235,000 Colorado: $94,400 to $253,800 District of Columbia: $100,500 to $270,300 Illinois: $87,400 to $253,800 Maine: $80,400 to $216,200 Maryland: $94,400 to $253,800 Massachusetts: $94,400 to $270,300 Minnesota: $94,400 to $253,800 New York: $87,400 to $293,800 New Jersey: $100,500 to $293,800 Virginia: $87,400 to $270,300 Washington: $100,500 to $270,300 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities. 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