Manager of Decision Support

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** Facility
* * Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
** Location
* * Fayetteville, North Carolina
** Department
* * Financial Planning & Analytics
** Job Family
**** Work Shift
** Days (United States of America)
** 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, completion of 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).#

** MAJOR

JOB FUNCTIONS:

** The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
* 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
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

** The following qualifications, or equivalent, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
** EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
* Master’s degree or CPA/CMA preferred
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* 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
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* 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
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