National Director of Accounts Receivable

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan debt assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off after 30 days

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a National Director of Accounts Receivable to lead AR across the organization. Based at our headquarters in Villanova, PA, the role oversees a centralized billing office supporting PA, NJ and other states, with a focus on revenue monitoring and strategic AR initiatives.

The position requires a strong finance background in healthcare, extensive AR management experience, and the ability to collaborate with executives to shape organization-wide plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Health Care Administration. MBA or CPA desired but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years of practical and progressive experience in finance, with 5 years’ experience supervising accounts receivable management activities preferably in a multi-state health care, educational, or large social service agency setting.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including experience in formulating policies and procedures; and making presentations to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and problem areas and initiate support to local personnel as necessary to effect improvements in accounts receivable management and collection results.
• Develop best practices that strengthens Devereux's position in the marketplace.
• Create A/R systems and communications plans to build strong relationships with funding agencies and other payors that foster a strong business relationship.
• Works with Devereux Executive Directors and Corporate Leadership to develop and continuously update an organization-wide strategic plan for A/R.
• Collaborates with Information Resources, Operations and Revenue personnel to address technology issues specifically related to contracting, billing and AR management.
• Provides user support, analysis, maintenance, training and resolution of challenging issues faced by Electronic Health Record (EHR) users.
• Serves as the Devereux liaison with the EHR software vendors.
• Reports AR results and strategies to senior management.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Healthcare billing

Leadership

Policy development

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or Health Care Administration

MBA or CPA desirable

Tools

EHR systems

Billing software

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced Financial professional with Health Care experience? Are you a leader who is a compassionate team collaborator, puts people first, and shows care and concern for all? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being the National Director of Accounts Receivable at Devereux has its Advantages:

This position, based from our corporate headquarters in Villanova, PA, is responsible for monitoring Revenue and AR activities across the $600 million Organization and directly oversees a centralized billing office that supports Devereux's PA, NJ and certain other states. We offer:

• ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give – career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition coverage and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

• Competitive Pay

• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days), learn more here: https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/

• A dynamic and supportive team environment

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Identify trends and problem areas and initiate support to local personnel as necessary to effect improvements in accounts receivable management and collection results.

• Develop best practices that strengthens Devereux's position in the marketplace.

• Create A/R systems and communications plans to build strong relationships with funding agencies and other payors that foster a strong business relationship.

• Works with Devereux Executive Directors and Corporate Leadership to develop and continuously update an organization-wide strategic plan for A/R.

• Collaborates with Information Resources, Operations and Revenue personnel to address technology issues specifically related to contracting, billing and AR management.

• Provides user support, analysis, maintenance, training and resolution of challenging issues faced by Electronic Health Record (EHR) users.

• Serves as the Devereux liaison with the EHR software vendors.

• Reports AR results and strategies to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Health Care Administration. MBA or CPA desired but not mandatory.

• Minimum of 10 years of practical and progressive experience in finance, with 5 years’ experience supervising accounts receivable management activities preferably in a multi-state health care, educational, or large social service agency setting.

• Excellent verbal and written skills, including experience in formulating policies and procedures; and making presentations to senior management.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.