Healthcare Cost Analytics Manager

Highmark Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a senior cost accounting professional to lead the cost accounting function and drive advanced patient cost analytics, including statistical analysis and predictive modeling. You will work with SAS, Excel, Tableau, and Alteryx to translate data into actionable insights for capital investments, payor negotiations, and performance improvement.

The role involves guiding cost analysts, establishing cost allocation principles, and partnering with hospital leaders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3 years in a leadership/management role.
• 3 years of database development and cost accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with evolving technologies.
• Experience with relational databases and transaction systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational cost accounting activities for the network.
• Define cost allocation methods and ensure proper cost categorization.
• Direct cost analysts and oversee cost allocation rules.
• Use SAS, Excel, Tableau, Alteryx to produce actionable reports.
• Develop business cases and support long-term operating strategies.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with hospital leaders on cost metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Relational databases

SQL

Cost accounting

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

CMA

CHFP

Tools

EPSi

StrataJazz

Tableau

Alteryx

Macros

Visual Basic

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a senior cost accounting professional to lead the cost accounting function and drive advanced patient cost analytics, including statistical analysis and predictive modeling. You will work with SAS, Excel, Tableau, and Alteryx to translate data into actionable insights for capital investments, payor negotiations, and performance improvement.

The role involves guiding cost analysts, establishing cost allocation principles, and partnering with hospital leaders to