Cost Accounting Manager

Highmark Health

. Lead all operational cost accounting activities for the Network under the Director, Cost Accounting .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42 - $67 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and budget management within healthcare systems. Proficient in using analytical tools and decision-support software to drive operational efficiency and productivity metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost AccountingAdvanced Excel SkillsHealthcare Systems ExperienceLeadership and ManagementCPA, CMA, or CHFP Certification

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Hard Skills

Cost Allocation MethodologiesDatabase DevelopmentRelational Database StructuresSQLMacrosVisual BasicFinancial ReportingData ProcessingAuditsReconciliations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring and CoachingAnalytical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SASExcelTableauAlteryxEPSiStrataJazz

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMACHFP

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Cost AccountingHIPAA ComplianceData Security GuidelinesCode of Business Conduct

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all operational cost accounting activities for the Network under the Director, Cost Accounting
Manage hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management, and staff productivity
Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control day-to-day department operations
Develop and implement policies and programs; manage budgetary responsibility and authority as applicable
Establish consistent cost accounting principles across network entities
Maintain cost type definitions, indirect cost allocation methodologies, direct cost assignments, cost center hierarchies, and related identifiers
Direct cost analysts in maintaining cost allocation rules and processes for patient care cost information
Use SAS, Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, and related decision-support tools to produce reports, analyses, recommendations, and interactive visualizations
Diagnose financial health of clinical delivery methods and settings
Enable institute-level financial reporting based on primary diagnosis data
Inform payer reimbursement discussions
Develop business cases for long-term operating strategies
Prioritize capital equipment purchases and real estate development projects
Develop and empower the team through mentoring and coaching
Build collaborative relationships with hospital leaders and clinical teams to develop cost and productivity metrics
Lead discussions translating clinical activity into productivity metrics using analytical tools, site visits, and video communications
Provide training and assistance to departments using cost data and reporting tools
Maintain data credibility through standards, data processing, audits, and reconciliations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company 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 changing computer technologies
Strong understanding of relational database structures, applications, and transactional systems
Understanding of SQL, macros and Visual Basic (preferred)
Experience using healthcare-specific cost accounting systems such as EPSi, StrataJazz, etc. (preferred)
3 years in Healthcare systems (preferred)
CPA, CMA, or CHFP certification (preferred)
Strong comprehension and communication skills
Ability to identify and define complex scenarios, gather facts, draw valid conclusions, and present findings and recommendations
Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rewards and recognition
Company-endorsed education and training resources
Mentoring and coaching for personal development
Accessibility assistance for the application process