Cape Fear Valley Health
Manager of Decision Support-Full Time-Days
Cape Fear Valley Health, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Manager of Decision Support - Full Time - Days
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Summary This position supports the academic health center’s financial performance by analyzing clinical, research, and educational cost structures. This role provides detailed cost data, supports decision-making for service‑line profitability, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributes to strategic planning initiatives in a complex healthcare and academic environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cost allocation tables and MCA procedural weight tables, performing audits of the cost data, completing monthly database updates in a timely manner and ensuring the integrity of the data passed through Syntellis Cost Center Accounting (CCA) from the Financial system (Epic).
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department Financial Planning & Analytics
Work Shift Days (United States of America)
Major Job Functions
Conduct detailed cost analyses for hospital departments, clinical service lines, educational programs, and research operations
Guide cost analysis by providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions
Analyze data provided in reports for accuracy and make suggestions for cost and operational improvements
Develop and maintain cost allocation models (e.g., RVU‑based allocations, activity‑based costing, patient‑level cost models)
Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budgets or projections
Provide recommendations to improve margins, reduce costs, or optimize utilization
Lead and participate in cross‑functional financial and operational projects
Support annual budgeting and multi‑year forecasting
Provide cost assumptions, workload projections, and scenario analyses for project planning
Assist with pro forma development for new and expansion of clinical programs, capital investments, and strategic projects
Ensure cost methodologies comply with Medicare cost report
Support financial and grant compliance for academic and research projects (e.g., Uniform Guidance)
Provide documentation for audits and internal reviews
Query, extract, and analyze large datasets to support projects and decision‑making
Identify opportunities to improve data flows or automate project‑related reporting processes
Build and create reports to support data needs upon request of external partners
Present findings in clear, actionable formats
Facilitate meetings, prepare project updates, and track action items
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education And Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
Master’s degree or CPA/CMA preferred
Work Experience
5 years in healthcare finance including cost accounting, financial analysis, and project‑focused roles required
Experience working on financial or operational projects in healthcare or academia preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Advanced Excel: experience with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau preferred
Understanding of healthcare reimbursement, cost allocation methods, and grant/accounting rules
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and cross‑functional stakeholders
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Physical Requirements
Mostly sedentary work.
Long periods of working on a computer.
Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours.
Must possess auditory and visual acuity to accurately perform job functions.
Required Licenses And Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Summary This position supports the academic health center’s financial performance by analyzing clinical, research, and educational cost structures. This role provides detailed cost data, supports decision-making for service‑line profitability, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributes to strategic planning initiatives in a complex healthcare and academic environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cost allocation tables and MCA procedural weight tables, performing audits of the cost data, completing monthly database updates in a timely manner and ensuring the integrity of the data passed through Syntellis Cost Center Accounting (CCA) from the Financial system (Epic).
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department Financial Planning & Analytics
Work Shift Days (United States of America)
Major Job Functions
Conduct detailed cost analyses for hospital departments, clinical service lines, educational programs, and research operations
Guide cost analysis by providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions
Analyze data provided in reports for accuracy and make suggestions for cost and operational improvements
Develop and maintain cost allocation models (e.g., RVU‑based allocations, activity‑based costing, patient‑level cost models)
Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budgets or projections
Provide recommendations to improve margins, reduce costs, or optimize utilization
Lead and participate in cross‑functional financial and operational projects
Support annual budgeting and multi‑year forecasting
Provide cost assumptions, workload projections, and scenario analyses for project planning
Assist with pro forma development for new and expansion of clinical programs, capital investments, and strategic projects
Ensure cost methodologies comply with Medicare cost report
Support financial and grant compliance for academic and research projects (e.g., Uniform Guidance)
Provide documentation for audits and internal reviews
Query, extract, and analyze large datasets to support projects and decision‑making
Identify opportunities to improve data flows or automate project‑related reporting processes
Build and create reports to support data needs upon request of external partners
Present findings in clear, actionable formats
Facilitate meetings, prepare project updates, and track action items
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education And Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
Master’s degree or CPA/CMA preferred
Work Experience
5 years in healthcare finance including cost accounting, financial analysis, and project‑focused roles required
Experience working on financial or operational projects in healthcare or academia preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Advanced Excel: experience with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau preferred
Understanding of healthcare reimbursement, cost allocation methods, and grant/accounting rules
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and cross‑functional stakeholders
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Physical Requirements
Mostly sedentary work.
Long periods of working on a computer.
Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours.
Must possess auditory and visual acuity to accurately perform job functions.
Required Licenses And Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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