SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF DATA & FINANCIAL POLICY at LEADINGAGE WISCONSIN
Based in MADISON, WISCONSIN
If you are a mission-driven individual with a passion for finance, data and policy, with an affinity towards client engagement, consider LeadingAge Wisconsin.
ORGANIZATION
LeadingAge Wisconsin is a leader in senior advocacy, education, and formulation of collaborative strategies. LeadingAge Wisconsin is committed to advancing the fields of long-term care, assisted living and retirement living. It strives to develop a continuum of elderly care and services that meet the holistic needs of seniors and individuals with a disability in order to
encourage maximum independence and enhance quality of life. It serves as a resource for its members, assisting them in problem resolution and providing services and programs to meet their needs.
Its member network is comprised of more than 500 nonprofit organizations and serves as a valuable source of information to assist its membership in expanding the world of possibilities for aging. Providers of senior care services include Wisconsin nursing homes, facilities for the developmentally disabled, independent and assisted living facilities in Wisconsin, and community service agencies. Statewide, its members employ over 38,000 people who provide
compassionate care to more than 48,000 individuals daily.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Vice President of Data & Financial Policy works closely with the President / CEO as well as the LeadingAge Finance Network, Finance, and Public Policy committees in developing payment policy positions that are data-driven and grounded in research, best practices, and support member growth. This individual must develop and build relationships with key members of regulatory departments, other long term care policy stakeholders, Managed Care Organizations
and work closely with contracted lobbyists.
This individual will work closely with the LeadingAge Wisconsin team, along with contract lobbyists, in coordinating advocacy strategy and activities. Additionally, this position will work closely with the President / CEO to establish and monitor the operating budget and financial well-being of the organization. This position supports and grows member value, including development of new member offerings, recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Policy / Data Analysis
- In conjunction with President / CEO and SVP of Clinical and Regulatory, monitors and
responds to regulatory and sub-regulatory changes, including rule cycles, survey / certification
processes, billing / claims processes, RFIs / RFPs, and managed care contracting relationships, IGT implications
Works proficiently with existing data sets including cost reports, claims and utilization data, quality / assessment data (MDS, OASIS) to develop data-driven policy positions and messaging, both for members and mediaModels the impact of Medicare / Medicaid reimbursement scenarios to the extent that he or she can field questions and be recognized as an expertUses other sources of information in supporting policy positions that advantage LeadingAge Wisconsin membersHas a financial understanding of state government and optimizes LeadingAge Wisconsin’s related policy effortsFields member calls for reimbursement information and technical assistanceEquips members with data needed for their organizational policy decision-makingPrepares biennial workforce report and administers surveyProvides ongoing education for members through reimbursement seminars and Finance NetworkParticipates in meetings with agency staff responsible for rate setting for membersPrepares MRA salary surveyPrepares Excel tools for members as neededFacilitates problem solving with payersFinancial Management
Working with an outsourced accounting agency, ensures routine bookkeeping functions of the association (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.) are completed accurately and on a timely basisOversees completion of monthly financial statements that reflect actual results in comparison to budget, ensuring input of journal entries to capture LeadingAge Wisconsin monthly operational relationshipsProvides ongoing expertise to grow revenue and find efficiencies for operations. As needed, provides course correction strategies to grow revenue and / or reduce expensesWorks with LeadingAge Wisconsin President / CEO and Finance Committee to develop annual operating budgetMembership Services
Informs development of member education that is grounded on latest regulatory, payment and compliance changesSupports organization’s internal data infrastructure, including tracking dues and member engagement over time. Works with LeadingAge National membership staff to maintain data integrity on member dues.Regularly meets with members to gather feedback on member satisfaction and LeadingAge Wisconsin offeringsProactively seeks out new opportunities to support provider members, including education / training, products / services, practice models, etc.Monitors trends in senior living and positions LeadingAge Wisconsin and membership with thought leadership, data and other informationServes as liaison to assigned LeadingAge Wisconsin committees. Builds committee engagement and collects feedback on policy proposalsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
A bachelor’s degree in finance, public policy, or related field required; advanced degreepreferred.
Experience
Strong working knowledge of reimbursement for post-acute services, with deep knowledge in at least one area of LeadingAge Wisconsin membership : subsidized housing (HUD and tax credit), Medicare / Medicaid for home health / HCBS, nursing facilities, assisted living, senior living finance.Has a history of public speaking, with an outgoing personality that easily engages others.Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to quickly digest information and communicate on-the-spot. Ability to translate complex payment information for members.Has proven track record as an autonomous worker, strongly self-motivated and goal oriented; has been in a key role requiring time management and workflow coordination.Must have knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer software programs of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.History of integrity, honesty and professionalism.Nonprofit accounting experience desired.COMPENSATION
The Senior Vice President of Data & Financial Policy role includes a compensation range of $125,000 - $150,000, robust benefits, and unique opportunities to make an impact.
To learn more about LeadingAge Wisconsin :
Company website : https : / / www.leadingagewi.org /NOMINATION & APPLICATION PROCESS
The position will remain open until it is filled. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and questions concerning this search may be sent by email. To be considered for this opportunity, please send your resume with cover letter to :
Dave Gromacki, Executive Search Consultant Lindsey Kriete, Practice Director
Dgromacki@spanopratt.com lkriete@spanopratt.com
www.spanopratt.com