Healthcare Financial Advisory Manager - Decision Support & Cost Accounting

Position Overview We are seeking a Manager of Decision Support & Cost Accounting to join Huron’s Healthcare Financial Advisory services practice. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of cost accounting and service line margin engagements for hospitals and health systems, often leveraging the StrataJazz Decision Support platform. You will apply various costing methodologies including Time-Driven Costing (TDABC) and step‑down methodologies to build service line P&Ls, DRG‑level cost models, and contribution margin frameworks that healthcare CFOs can act on. Beyond platform configuration, you will connect cost intelligence directly to high‑stakes client decisions—payor contract preparation, service line rationalization, capital prioritization, and care variation reduction. You will play an integral role in our decision support offering, partner with project and relationship leaders in client interactions with CFO and VP Finance stakeholders, and contribute to the development of reusable engagement playbooks and delivery templates. Solutions Business and financial planning, projections and scenario analyses Decision support and cost accounting Interim management/strategy execution Business assessments & due diligence Restructuring & turnaround Executive/Board advisory CFO support solutions Liquidity forecasting and management Working capital management Valuations FP&A assistance for profit improvement Qualifications 5+ years of experience in healthcare finance consulting or healthcare provider finance, with direct responsibility for decision support, cost accounting, or service line financial analytics 2‑3 years of hands‑on experience with StrataJazz Decision Support or a comparable healthcare EPM / cost accounting platform, including direct involvement in model configuration, validation, and analysis Demonstrated experience building and delivering service line margin analyses, service line P&Ls, or DRG‑level cost models using step‑down allocation methodologies; Time‑Driven Costing (TDABC) experience strongly preferred Proven ability to lead consulting engagements or major workstreams, including scope management, timeline management, quality control, and day‑to‑day client communication Experience translating complex cost and margin analyses into clear, decision‑ready insights for finance leaders (Director, VP Finance, CFO audiences) Strong consulting toolkit, including client‑ready deliverables, executive presentations, and financial models Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with comfort working in detail‑intensive financial models and summarizing findings for senior stakeholders Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance, review, and feedback Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or CPA/MBA a plus Highly self‑directed, analytically rigorous, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment Travel & Home Location Travel requirements vary by project; candidates must be willing to travel up to 80% on a weekly basis. Candidates may reside anywhere in the contiguous United States near a major airport. Compensation The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 – $215,000. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range is $189,750 – $268,750. Benefits Huron offers medical, dental and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huron Consulting Group