Grant Thornton

Healthcare Process Risk Manager

Grant Thornton$138K — $172K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, MIS, or related field required; Master's in Public Health or Health Administration preferred.
  • 5+ years of consulting experience with cross-industry clients.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with healthcare providers or life sciences companies.
  • Industry certifications such as CPA, CISA, CIA, or CISM required.
  • Proficiency with EHR systems, particularly Epic and/or Cerner.

Responsibilities

  • Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risks and internal controls.
  • Oversee internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
  • Manage risk identification processes, including evaluation and testing of controls.
  • Foster strong client relationships and collaborate with management and staff.
  • Develop and implement client risk assessments and strategies for business optimization.
  • Perform engagement management responsibilities, including scheduling and financial oversight.
  • Lead business development activities, including proposals and thought leadership initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location and weekly schedule options.
  • Work-life integration support tailored to employee needs.
  • Personalized and comprehensive benefits recognizing diverse identities and roles.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Healthcare Process Risk Manager, you will have the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' success by helping them identify and understand their business risks. You will play a key role in both proactively addressing and responding to these risks within our Risk Advisory Practice, supported by the resources and environment necessary for your success.

From day one, you'll be empowered by the Process Risk team to help clients take the necessary steps to achieve their vision, while also empowering you to reach your own professional goals.

Your day-to-day may include:
  • Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with a comprehensive assessment of business risks, internal controls, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of processes.
  • Oversee internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
  • Manage the risk identification process, including the evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls.
  • Foster and maintain strong working relationships with clients, collaborating effectively with client management and staff at all levels.
  • Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, and implement strategies and recommendations for business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance.
  • Perform engagement management responsibilities, including project scheduling, financial oversight, quality review, and client relationship management.
  • Lead business development activities, including preparing proposals, managing account teams, creating whitepapers, organizing conferences, and contributing to other thought leadership initiatives.
  • Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects, and assess performance for both engagement-specific and year-end reviews.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field required. A Master's degree in Public Health or Health Administration is preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar consulting role, working with cross-industry clients at the national level.
  • A minimum of 4 years of direct experience with diverse life sciences companies or healthcare providers, including hospitals, academic medical centers, healthcare systems, and payers, with a strong understanding of their operational challenges and regulatory environments.
  • Industry certifications such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM are required.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, particularly Epic and/or Cerner, including implementation, utilization, and operational experience.
  • Demonstrated success in managing projects related to revenue cycle optimization, including patient access, revenue integrity, coding, claims processing, billing, and reimbursement, with a focus on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Strong understanding of key healthcare regulations and initiatives, and the ability to evaluate organizational compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet priorities in a dynamic, growing team environment.
  • Knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of how technology impacts healthcare operations.
  • Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

    The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.


The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here's what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.


Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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