Reimbursement Senior Consultant

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Our acute care healthcare consulting team focuses on our clients’ critical business needs. Our team works with acute providers including large hospital health systems as well as small community hospitals. Our acute reimbursement practice assists hospitals with a wide array of services including the filing of their Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports, Medicare DSH optimization, Medicare Wage Index related services, Medical Education reimbursement, and reimbursement optimization strategy. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to work from our Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan office. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance of either location to support in-office responsibilities. Your role Your work will include, but not be limited to: Prepare, review and analyze Medicare and Medicaid cost reports in accordance with Federal and State regulations Participate in strategic engagements focused on preparation and analysis of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for acute care clients Analyze data to optimize various areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement Consult with clients on strategic and operational decisions based on reimbursement implications Assist clients with financial analysis related to changes in third-party payor reimbursement regulations and new models of care The qualifications. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare, or a related field. CPA preferred. 2+ years experience with Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and related analysis. Knowledge of accounting and financial analysis, with the ability to identify variances and identify opportunities to improve processes & procedures Proficient technical skills, including those required to be proficient with financial accounting and reporting systems and MS Office This position is based in either Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these office locations. Ability to travel approximately 25% This is an exempt position that may require some local and national travel. What makes us different? On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time. The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent. Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $80,000.00 - 144,000.00

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