Director, Billing

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Billing based in United States.

The Director, Billing will lead strategic initiatives designed to improve billing performance, accelerate cash collections, and reduce revenue cycle inefficiencies across a complex multi-client healthcare environment. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on identifying root causes, developing scalable solutions, and transforming billing operations. You’ll work closely with Revenue Cycle, Revenue Integrity, Denials Management, Front-End Operations, and client-facing teams to drive measurable improvements. The role combines hands-on analytics with enterprise-level strategy, giving you the opportunity to influence operational priorities and long-term transformation. You’ll also lead and develop a growing team while establishing workflows, frameworks, and best practices that can scale across markets. Success requires strong analytical thinking, executive communication, curiosity, and the confidence to challenge established processes. This is an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare billing while making a measurable impact on financial performance, client outcomes, and operational excellence.

Accountabilities:: Lead analysis of denials, rejections, claim edits, and other billing performance indicators to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

Develop and implement innovative billing optimization strategies that improve operational efficiency, reduce revenue leakage, and strengthen financial performance.

Drive enterprise-wide initiatives focused on reducing unbilled days, improving claim quality, and accelerating cash collections.

Partner with Revenue Cycle Operations, Revenue Integrity, Denials Management, Front-End Operations, and client-facing teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Present analytical findings, recommendations, business cases, and process improvement strategies to senior and executive stakeholders.

Build scalable workflows, operating frameworks, and best practices that support consistent billing performance across multiple clients and markets.

Lead, mentor, and develop a growing billing optimization team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Serve as a strategic thought partner in defining the future state of billing operations and identifying opportunities for enterprise transformation.

Balance strategic leadership with hands-on analytical problem-solving in a fast-paced, continuously evolving healthcare environment.

Evaluate opportunities to incorporate automation, AI-enabled tools, and emerging technologies into billing workflows and operational processes.

Monitor the effectiveness of implemented initiatives and use performance data to refine strategies and sustain improvements.

Requirements:

Progressive leadership experience within healthcare revenue cycle operations, with a strong understanding of billing and related revenue cycle functions.

Demonstrated expertise in root-cause analysis and the ability to translate complex operational challenges into actionable, measurable solutions.

Experience working across multiple revenue cycle functions and successfully leading process improvement or operational optimization initiatives.

Advanced critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and identify meaningful trends.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using data to support operational decision-making.

Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, establish accountability, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Ability to influence change across complex organizational structures and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and client-facing stakeholders.

Demonstrated adaptability, curiosity, and willingness to challenge traditional approaches in pursuit of better outcomes.

Experience working in a dynamic, multi-client healthcare environment with competing priorities is strongly valued.

Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or other major healthcare information systems is preferred.

Knowledge of clearinghouse operations and claim management processes is advantageous.

Experience within a payer, health system, consulting organization, or healthcare technology environment is a plus.

Exposure to automation and AI-enabled technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, bots, or workflow automation platforms is preferred.

Experience leading enterprise transformation or operational excellence initiatives is an advantage.

Benefits:

Compensation: Base salary range of $88,200–$132,300 USD , with final compensation determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, education, licensure, and internal equity.

Remote flexibility: Remote opportunity available nationwide within the United States.

Comprehensive benefits: Healthcare, paid time off, retirement, and well-being programs supporting employees and their families.

Professional development: Investment in career growth, including opportunities to earn a professional certification relevant to your field.

Tuition support: Access to tuition reimbursement programs.

Recognition and incentives: Quarterly and annual incentive programs recognizing strong performance and contributions.

Leadership opportunity: High visibility and the chance to lead transformative initiatives across a broad healthcare client base.

Team development: Opportunity to build and grow a high-performing team while shaping billing operations at an enterprise level.

Innovation-focused environment: Exposure to emerging technology, automation, AI-enabled tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Purpose-driven work: Opportunity to improve healthcare financial operations while contributing to stronger client performance and patient outcomes.

Collaborative culture: A people-focused environment emphasizing collaboration, growth, innovation, leadership, and work-life flexibility.

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