The Senior Consultant will deliver financial advisory services to FQHCs focusing on improving financial operations compliance and client relationships while managing project deliverables and strategies.

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Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to deliver financial advisory services to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). In this role you will partner with senior finance leaders-such as CEOs CFOs Controllers Directors of Finance and Financial Planning Analysts-to strengthen financial operations improve performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Assess FQHC finance department performance using data KPIs outcomes and industry benchmarks.
• Develop and implement targeted strategies to improve financial operations revenue cycle performance cash flow and profitability.
• Identify operational gaps and deliver practical timely solutions to improve financial outcomes.
• Maintain deep knowledge of FQHC payment models reimbursement systems and regulatory changes.
• Build trusted executive-level client relationships by understanding organizational goals and challenges.
• Lead clients through change initiatives with clear communication and actionable implementation plans.
• Support development of operational budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement including PPS rate development.
• Configure and optimize financial systems EHRs and accounting structures to ensure accurate reporting cost compliance and GL alignment.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare finance; FQHC experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial operations budgeting and reimbursement systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word Teams Outlook and related applications. Exposure to commonly used EHRs and ERPs such as Epic NextGen eCW Athena and Sage MIP Great Plains Quickbooks is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities think critically and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building strong remote team relationships based on trust and accountability.
• Skilled in managing client expectations and delivering work within defined scope and timelines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a client-focused mindset.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

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Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identify veteran status disability or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or participate in our recruiting process please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair transparent and competitive compensation considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $80000 to $108000 with offers typically not made at the maximum allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location skills experience training/education licensure certifications business needs current associate pay and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including but not limited to individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans) dental and vision coverage opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution well-being incentive education & certification assistance flexible time off family care leave parental leave family formation benefits cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance legal long-term care pet insurance ID theft protection and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation position status/level and location.
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