Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a premier, independent, global professional services firm specializing in advising organizations on solving complex business problems, including turnaround management, restructuring, operational and financial performance improvement, strategy and value creation.

The Healthcare Industry Group, a subsidiary of A&M, is at the forefront of delivering transformational change to the healthcare industry. Known as an established leader that delivers tangible results for healthcare executives, boards, private equity firms, investors, law firms and government agencies, our professionals advise organizations on financial and operational performance improvement, strategic growth and unlocking value across the investment lifecycle. Our team provides additional expertise in interim management, restructuring, revenue cycle management, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and regulatory, digital technology and analytics.

Our professionals advise our clients on financial, operational and market performance by assessing all aspects of their operations and providing comprehensive services, including health systems and providers, physician groups, ancillary providers, medical schools, vision, laboratory, dental and behavior health; managed care and health plans, government plans and programs, healthcare investors and lenders, medical devices, healthcare suppliers and infrastructure, and life sciences.

What will you be doing?

As a director you will be leading a team and acting as the main conduit between healthcare clients and our team on a range of complex assignments. You will manage projects by overseeing interview activities, gathering of relevant data, developing goals and deadlines, reviewing work product of junior staff, and communicating with clients directly. Depending on the client project the responsibilities of a director may typically include:

• Engaging with clients to foster trust, credibility, and compatible relationships.


• Assessing how clients are approaching their businesses. Engaging in c-suite and board-level conversations regarding the challenges facing them and strategic initiatives for solving them.


• Swiftly Assessing business needs and designing and implementing measurable solutions that span all aspects of revenue cycle operations.


• Communicating regularly with clients and project team members, escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement leadership.


• Providing guidance to manage a client through crisis.


• Collaborating and aligning with representatives from other service lines.


• Effectively managing client project plans, including defining, prioritizing, and sequencing work to meet deadlines and manage on time deliverables.


• Managing performance of project teams, including assigning and delegating project responsibilities and providing on-the-job coaching and constructive feedback. Mentoring junior staff.


• Improving client tracking tools and developing KPIs and metrics to identify and quantify operational performance improvement opportunities for one-time cash acceleration and recurring income statement benefit.


• Redesigning and implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational and financial outcomes across different levels of healthcare organizations.


• Knowledge of engagement economics and overall product delivery, budgeting, and timely billing & collections including managing the implementation risk and profitability for smaller scale projects.


• Developing and delivering high-quality work products, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data, including cash waterfalls, payment velocity, cost-to-collect, and others.


• Utilizing experience and expertise to effectively function in interim roles (e.g., VP Revenue Cycle, other).


• Developing clear transition and handing off plans to ensure improvements are sustainable.


• Building relationships with clients and seeking opportunities to expand the scope of business while generating leads. Acting as an integral member of sales team developing significant portions of proposal and pitch documents.

We are seeking someone to join our team with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset who will manage ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a director you will have the opportunity to develop a team environment where you and your team members embrace a commitment to quality work and continuous improvement. You will use your judgment to assign and delegate project responsibilities while balancing the need for efficiency and providing on-the-job training opportunities to further develop staff skillsets.

Revenue cycle projects may include, but are not limited to: due diligences, performance assessments, enterprise performance improvement, full-scale implementations, and interim management for a broad range of healthcare providers and supporting services companies.

Who will you be working with?

We are not your typical consulting firm. We are entrepreneurial, action oriented and results driven professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them drive value and growth. We are nimble, resourceful, proactive, can pivot to adapt quickly, when needed, and develop plans that drive real results.

You will be part of a team that is passionate about delivering transformational change and making an impact in the healthcare industry.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Director within the Healthcare Industry Group, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable industry experience while enhancing and expanding your skillset. As part of our team, you will collaborate with many experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities.

We work with each of our employees to create a customized career development plan to ensure you are matched with professional growth opportunities that meet your unique needs and accelerate your career. We offer a variety of live and virtual training programs, access to best-in-class on-demand training, ongoing on-the-job coaching, a transitional coach to help you acclimate to the practice, and partnership with a mentor who will guide you through your career. We offer a variety of live and virtual training programs, access to best-in-class on-demand training, ongoing on-the-job coaching, a transitional coach to help you acclimate to the practice, and partnership with a mentor who will guide you through your career.

Our Healthcare team prides itself on sustaining a culture that reflects our core values: Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, and Inclusive Diversity. We value integrity, quality, and objectivity in our work. We like what we do and with whom we do it. We embrace diversity, foster inclusiveness, and reward merit. We encourage and support our employees and communities through ongoing investments from leadership, social and networking events, peer-to-peer networks, Employee Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and pro-bono work. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment in which all can develop, grow, and be supported.

Alvarez & Marsal offers competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized training and on the job training. Learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.

What are we looking for?

• High energy individuals and leaders with a passion for healthcare and solving complex issues.


• A minimum of Eight (8) years of prior work experience in healthcare, consulting or healthcare industry such as revenue cycle, hospital, accounting, audit, private equity, or healthcare operations with a healthcare focus.


• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or other related healthcare fields such as MHA or MPH.


• Prior experience with revenue cycle in a hospital or larger health system.


• Experience with healthcare revenue cycle issues and solutions for improvement related to increasing collections, reducing DSOs, increasing efficiencies and detailed knowledge of government and third party payors.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills a must; experience with Tableau, SQL, SPSS, Power BI, Action O-I benchmarking, MGMA survey data are a plus.


• In-depth knowledge of Revenue Cycle systems, operations, and regulations. Experience with workflow redesign and system implementation.


• Ability to identify key operational performance drivers and flexibility to support clients with a broad array of issues.


• Experience with managing client engagements, deliverables and workstreams while mentoring junior staff.


• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate with and present information to all levels of client personnel.


• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness. It guides how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Compensation Statement:

The annual base salary range is $160 - $180k commensurate with experience. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details

Benefit Summary

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

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