Healthcare Reimbursement Senior Analyst

Plante Moran; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a healthcare reimbursement consultant to support acute care clients, focusing on Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, reimbursement optimization, and financial analysis.

You will work with experienced healthcare leaders on strategic engagements, interpreting data and advising on regulatory changes, while managing multiple client engagements and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, economics, business, or a related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Experience working with healthcare reimbursement, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, healthcare finance, cost reporting, or related consulting services highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and reimbursement data.
• Ability to synthesize information, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience using Excel and other financial analysis tools to manipulate, analyze, and present data.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• This position is based in either Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these office locations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

The healthcare industry continues to face significant change, creating new opportunities for organizations to optimize reimbursement and strengthen financial performance. Our Acute Care Healthcare Consulting team works directly with hospitals and health systems to provide reimbursement guidance, regulatory support, and strategic financial insights.

In this role, you'll gain exposure to a variety of consulting engagements involving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, cost reporting, wage index initiatives, reimbursement optimization, and healthcare financial analysis. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals and healthcare leaders while helping clients solve complex reimbursement challenges.

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 administration, economics, business, or a related field; CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Experience working with healthcare reimbursement, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, healthcare finance, cost reporting, or related consulting services highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and reimbursement data.
• Ability to synthesize information, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience using Excel and other financial analysis tools to manipulate, analyze, and present data.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• This position is based in either Southfield or Traverse City, Michigan. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these office locations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

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.
• Eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays.
• A 401(k) plan.
• Flexible benefits plans.
• Business‑related travel expenses.
• 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.
• 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.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $80,000.00-$144,000.00.

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