Director Corporate Reimbursement
Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems, is seeking a Director of Corporate Reimbursement to lead critical financial functions that directly impact the organization’s mission and growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Contracting, Reimbursement & Revenue Integrity, this role is responsible for shaping and overseeing reimbursement strategies across Henry Ford Health’s hospitals and post-acute care facilities.
This is a highly visible position that plays a central role in ensuring accurate net revenue reporting, compliance with complex payer regulations, and optimization of financial performance. Building on a strong legacy—including securing substantial COVID relief funds, advancing rural hospital redesignations, and implementing innovative valuation tools—this leader will guide a seasoned team in navigating the evolving reimbursement landscape. The Director will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing insight, foresight, and collaboration across the health system.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
Preparation of third-party cost reports and other regulatory filings.
Oversee reporting and reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to third-party payments and settlements, including receivables, payables, and reserves.
Lead preparation of monthly net revenue calculations and forecasts, reviewing with the Vice President prior to financial statement deadlines.
Provide analysis of net revenue impacts and forecasts to inform systemwide financial planning.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Oversight
- Plan and coordinate third-party audits and appeals, as well as quarterly and year-end financial audits.
- Maintain deep expertise in Medicare, Blue Cross, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations, ensuring organizational compliance.
- Evaluate changes in reimbursement regulations and develop related impact analyses.
Collaboration, Education & Strategic Insight
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing education and consultation to staff and leadership on reimbursement regulations and strategies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial decision-making and operational alignment.
- Contribute to the development of systemwide strategies that optimize reimbursement and enhance organizational sustainability.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide direction, support, and coaching to team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Corporate Reimbursement function.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a Master’s degree preferred
- Approximately ten (10) years of progressive experience in healthcare reimbursement is required
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and a thorough understanding of third party reimbursement mechanisms
- Working knowledge of the full Revenue Cycle process and implications on net revenue and accounts receivable valuation
- Ability to communicate in clear, concise terms
- Well developed conceptual and analytical skills
- High level of interpersonal, management and organizational skills
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.