Manager Cost Accounting Company Highmark Health

Federal Contractor Location Helena, MT

Date Posted 09/25/2026

Description Company Allegheny Health Network Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job will support finance and operational leadership with advanced patient cost analytics, including statistical analysis, predictive modeling and data visualization. The cost accounting team specifically uses abination of analytical tools thatbine clinical, payroll and financial information to calculate theplete cost of patient care and translate that to making informed decisions about capital investments, support payor negotiations, and answer numerous financial what if scenarios. Under the direction of the Director, Cost Accounting, this incumbent leads all operational cost accounting activities for the Network.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. (25%) Establish and maintain consistent guiding principles for cost accounting across all network entities, including cost type definitions (variable/fixed; direct/indirect), indirect cost allocation methodologies, and direct cost assignments to patient care activities. Includes working with responsible finance team members to generate and maintain cost center hierarchy definitions and any other identifiers required to ensure the proper categorization and allocation of costs. (15%) Provide direction to cost analysts responsible for (10%) Day-to-day activities related to generating and maintaining cost allocation rules and processes to produce actionable and materially accurate patient care cost information for each fiscal year, including periodic updates required to assign cost to new activities and supplies. (10%) (10%) Utilize decision support tools (I.e. SAS, Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) to produce reports and analyses for members of decision support teams and leadership that call attention to opportunities and provide rmendations in easily understandable and interactive visual formats to diagnose the financial health and viability of various clinical delivery methods and settings to identify how to keep quality healthcare accessible and affordable enable institute level financial reporting based on primary diagnosis data inform payor reimbursement discussions develop business cases in support of long-term operating strategies prioritize capital equipment purchases and real estate development projects Develop and empower the team through mentoring and coaching in conjunction withpany-endorsed education and training resources. Requires the ability to identify growth opportunities that support personal development, business goals and core behaviors. (10%) Actively develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital leaders and clinical teams to develop accurate and timely cost and productivity metrics. This includes leadingplex discussions that translate clinical activity to productivity metrics using abination of analytical tools, site visits and videomunications. Excellent people skills with a focus on customer service is essential. (10%) Provide training and assistance to departments across the enterprise who use cost data and related reporting tools to ensure adequate understanding of the data and proper usage. (10%) Manage and coordinate processes for maintaining data credibility throughpliance with objective standards deemed appropriate by leadership, as well as diligent and timely data processing procedures, audits, and reconciliation practices. (5%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or or relevant experience and/or education as determined by thepany in lieu of bachelor's degree 3 years in a leadership or management role 3 years of database development 3 years with cost accounting Advanced Excel skills Ability to adapt to changingputer technologies Strong understanding of relational database structures, applications, and transactional systems Preferred 3 years in Healthcare systems Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) Understanding of SQL, macros and visual basic. Experience using healthcare-specific cost accounting systems such as EPSi, StrataJazz, etc. Strongprehension andmunication skills. (Comprehends general business concepts demonstrated by the ability to read and discuss professionalmunications such as industry news, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Writtenmunication skills include the ability to write reports, use e-mail appropriately, and present information in an organized way.

Oralmunication skills; the ability to respond to inquiries andplaints in a constructive manner, articulateplex subject matter to a broad audience to include Senior Leadership, and public speaking to large audiences of diverse management levels.) Ability to identify and defineplex scenarios, gather facts, and draw valid conclusions; be able to present findings and rmended course of action to the appropriate audience. Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain aprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement This job ads to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct andpany policies. As aponent of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees mustply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility toply with thepany's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adnce to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well aspany policies and training requirements. Pay Range Minimum $42.13 Pay Range Maximum $66.99 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may for certain locations based uponparative markets. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistancepleting the application process, please contact the email below. For amodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServiceshighmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID J287879