AVP Corporate Reimbursement & Net Revenue Optimization

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Reimbursement & Net Revenue Optimization provides strategic leadership and oversight of reimbursement and net revenue functions across Henry Ford Health. This role will lead two directors over Net Revenue Reporting and Cost Reporting who will be responsible for driving accuracy, transparency, and performance in net revenue results for all acute care hospitals, behavioral services, and employed providers. This role has the potential of being a remote/hybrid position for the selected candidate. In addition to overseeing traditional reimbursement functions, this role will lead a systemwide transformation of Reimbursement and Net Revenue operations. The AVP will redesign team structures, improve upstream processes in collaboration with Revenue Cycle, Finance, Managed Care, System Analytics, and the Mosaic CIN. This leader plays a central role in telling the “story” of revenue performance while building durable processes that protect and optimize system revenue.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesNet Revenue LeadershipLead monthly net revenue modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of systemwide results.Optimize net revenue reporting tools, methodologies, and analytic capabilities.Direct the development of annual net revenue budgets in partnership with operational, financial, and contracting teams.Coordinate with Value-Based Enterprise (VBE) leadership to ensure value-based revenues are accurately modeled and recorded.Partner with Managed Care Contracting to ensure contract terms, reimbursement methodologies, and modeling tools align with net revenue assumptions.Oversee balance sheet contractual reserve analyses and communicate financial drivers and trends to Finance leadership.Direct third-party cost report filings, audit responses, and settlement calculations.Reimbursement TransformationLead systemwide redesign of Reimbursement and Net Revenue operations, establishing integrated team structures that support accuracy, efficiency, and proactive revenue management.Regulatory, Technology & Policy StrategyMonitor regulatory and payer policy changes, assessing financial and operational impacts in coordination with Revenue Cycle, Managed Care, Government Affairs, and Policy.Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Reimbursement Playbook aligned with system priorities.Evaluate and implement technologies and automation that improve efficiency, increase accuracy, and support scalable reimbursement operations.Leadership & Organizational CultureFoster a collaborative, high-performing work environment focused on accountability, service excellence, and staff development.Provide education and consultation to internal stakeholders on reimbursement methodologies, regulatory changes, and revenue impacts.Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while driving execution and measurable improvement.Education & Experience RequiredBachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in business, health administration, finance, or related field preferred.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in a healthcare organization, preferably within a large integrated health system.Minimum 10 years of experience in reimbursement, net revenue modeling, or revenue integrity.Extensive knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, payer requirements, and regulatory frameworks.Demonstrated experience with net revenue modeling, cost reporting tools, and reimbursement technologies.Strong understanding of revenue cycle operations, denial prevention strategies, and financial impacts to net revenue.Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively present complex financial concepts to leadership.Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage multiple high-impact initiatives.