Accounts Receivable Market Leader

Ensign Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading post-acute care service provider in the Midwest is looking for an AR Market Leader. This Director level role provides leadership and guidance to AR teams, ensuring compliance and supporting Operations leaders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and at least 5 years of managerial experience. Strong leadership and financial analysis skills are essential. The position may require frequent travel and offers a competitive benefits package including medical coverage and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant financial and managerial experience in a multi-site organization.
• Fluent expertise in SNF Consolidated Billing regulations.
• Ability to design and manipulate Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to AR Resources across multiple regions.
• Resolve concerns impacting AR performance.
• Ensure compliance with new accounts receivable policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

PointClickCare Expertise

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related Healthcare field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Position Type

Full Time, exempt employee

Salary Range

$120k - $180K annually, DOE; may be eligible for bonus.

Location

Midwest, specifically Denver, CO; Kansas City, KS; or Des Moines, IA areas.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel, approximately 50–70% of the time.

About the Company

Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI") is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 55,000 employees.

ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource – our people.

We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

About The Opportunity

The AR Market Leader is a Director level role responsible for providing leadership, supervision, guidance, training, and oversight to AR Leads and AR Resources across assigned Ensign Markets. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations leaders to drive positive AR trends and sustainable results. This role reports to and supports the Director of Accounts Receivable in implementing and monitoring Ensign-wide accounting, compliance, and educational initiatives.

If you are a strategic, hands‑on AR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment and is passionate about developing people and driving results, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Specific Duties

• Provides strong leadership to a diverse team of AR Resources, across multiple experience levels and geographic regions.
• Proactively works as a liaison with Operations Leaders, AR Leads, and AR Resources to address and resolve root cause concerns contributing to poor AR performance in the facilities.
• As warranted, escalates issues/concerns to Market Leaders/President, Executive Directors and AR Director.
• Provides comprehensive leadership for AR Leads and AR Resources, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and termination when required.
• Provides financial and analytical leadership to Operations Leaders through meetings and on‑site support.
• Acts as a progressive leader and representative within State Health Care Associations and AR sub‑committees, when opportunities become available.
• Actively participates in new acquisitions, including coordination calls and resource planning, to ensure appropriate coverage and support through CHOW acceptance and completion.
• Ensures compliance with organization-wide accounting initiatives by coordinating the implementation of new accounts receivable policies, systems, and processes, and partnering with AR Leads, AR Resources, and Operations to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Supports additional tasks and special ad hoc projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related Healthcare field.
• 5 years relevant financial and managerial experience, such as Regional or Divisional business office consulting/management for a multi‑site or geographically diverse organization.
• Expert‑level user of PointClickCare and the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to design and manipulate Pivot Tables using data warehouse applications.
• Ability to design and deliver professional quality meetings and training programs.
• Ability to understand and interpret contractual language and provide guidance on unique contracts and billing scenarios.
• Fluent expertise in SNF Consolidated Billing regulations as defined by CMS, as well as emerging and innovative payment models.
• Advanced knowledge of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living billing, collections, accounting, and audit practices and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including integrated financial and billing systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.

Additional Information

• Pre‑employment criminal background screening required.

What We Offer

We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com

Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.

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