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Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
When healthcare organizations are managing escalating financial stress, Huron recognizes the response must be urgent and direct. Huron’s industry-leading Healthcare Financial Advisory Services team works with healthcare leaders to prevent financial management missteps and prioritize business decisions that reset the financial trajectory of their organizations. Huron assists clients through improved planning, operations and managing through crises. Solutions tailored to a variety of situations:
- Business and financial planning, projections and scenario analyses
- Decision support and cost accounting
- Interim management/strategy execution
- Business assessments & due diligence
- Restructuring & turnaround
- Executive/Board advisory
- CFO support solutions
- Liquidity forecasting and management
- Working capital management
- Valuations
- FP&A assistance for profit improvement
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Manager of Decision Support & Cost Accounting to join Huron’s Healthcare Financial Advisory services practice. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of cost accounting and service line margin engagements for hospitals and health systems, often leveraging the StrataJazz Decision Support platform.
You will apply various costing methodologies including Time-Driven Costing (TDABC) and step-down methodologies to build service line P&Ls, DRG-level cost models, and contribution margin frameworks that healthcare CFOs can act on. Beyond platform configuration, you will connect cost intelligence directly to high-stakes client decisions — payor contract preparation, service line rationalization, capital prioritization, and care variation reduction.
You will play an integral role in our decision support offering, partner with project and relationship leaders in client interactions with CFO and VP Finance stakeholders, and contribute to the development of reusable engagement playbooks and delivery templates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare finance consulting or healthcare provider finance, with direct responsibility for decision support, cost accounting, or service line financial analytics
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience with StrataJazz Decision Support or a comparable healthcare EPM / cost accounting platform, including direct involvement in model configuration, validation, and analysis
- Demonstrated experience building and delivering service line margin analyses, service line P&Ls, or DRG-level cost models using step-down allocation methodologies; Time-Driven Costing (TDABC) experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead consulting engagements or major workstreams, including scope management, timeline management, quality control, and day-to-day client communication
- Experience translating complex cost and margin analyses into clear, decision-ready insights for finance leaders (Director, VP Finance, CFO audiences)
- Strong consulting toolkit, including client-ready deliverables, executive presentations, and financial models
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with comfort working in detail-intensive financial models and summarizing findings for senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance, review, and feedback
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or CPA/MBA a plus
- Highly self-directed, analytically rigorous, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
TRAVEL & HOME LOCATION
- Travel requirements vary by project; candidates must be willing to travel up to 80% on a weekly basis
- Candidates may reside anywhere in the contiguous United States near a major airport
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $215,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $189,750 - $268,750. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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Manager
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INTRODUCTION
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
When healthcare organizations are managing escalating financial stress, Huron recognizes the response must be urgent and direct. Huron’s industry-leading Healthcare Financial Advisory Services team works with healthcare leaders to prevent financial management missteps and prioritize business decisions that reset the financial trajectory of their organizations. Huron assists clients through improved planning, operations and managing through crises. Solutions tailored to a variety of situations:
- Business and financial planning, projections and scenario analyses
- Decision support and cost accounting
- Interim management/strategy execution
- Business assessments & due diligence
- Restructuring & turnaround
- Executive/Board advisory
- CFO support solutions
- Liquidity forecasting and management
- Working capital management
- Valuations
- FP&A assistance for profit improvement
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Manager of Decision Support & Cost Accounting to join Huron’s Healthcare Financial Advisory services practice. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of cost accounting and service line margin engagements for hospitals and health systems, often leveraging the StrataJazz Decision Support platform.
You will apply various costing methodologies including Time-Driven Costing (TDABC) and step-down methodologies to build service line P&Ls, DRG-level cost models, and contribution margin frameworks that healthcare CFOs can act on. Beyond platform configuration, you will connect cost intelligence directly to high-stakes client decisions — payor contract preparation, service line rationalization, capital prioritization, and care variation reduction.
You will play an integral role in our decision support offering, partner with project and relationship leaders in client interactions with CFO and VP Finance stakeholders, and contribute to the development of reusable engagement playbooks and delivery templates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare finance consulting or healthcare provider finance, with direct responsibility for decision support, cost accounting, or service line financial analytics
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience with StrataJazz Decision Support or a comparable healthcare EPM / cost accounting platform, including direct involvement in model configuration, validation, and analysis
- Demonstrated experience building and delivering service line margin analyses, service line P&Ls, or DRG-level cost models using step-down allocation methodologies; Time-Driven Costing (TDABC) experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead consulting engagements or major workstreams, including scope management, timeline management, quality control, and day-to-day client communication
- Experience translating complex cost and margin analyses into clear, decision-ready insights for finance leaders (Director, VP Finance, CFO audiences)
- Strong consulting toolkit, including client-ready deliverables, executive presentations, and financial models
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with comfort working in detail-intensive financial models and summarizing findings for senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance, review, and feedback
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or CPA/MBA a plus
- Highly self-directed, analytically rigorous, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
TRAVEL & HOME LOCATION
- Travel requirements vary by project; candidates must be willing to travel up to 80% on a weekly basis
- Candidates may reside anywhere in the contiguous United States near a major airport
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $215,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $189,750 - $268,750. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Healthcare
Clarify your OPT authorization type upfront
Tell recruiters whether you're on standard 12-month OPT or a STEM extension. Healthcare employers, especially hospitals, need to verify your work authorization before onboarding. Being clear early prevents delays and signals that you understand the process.
Target STEM-designated healthcare programs
Degrees in public health, biomedical science, health informatics, and clinical research often carry STEM CIP codes, making you eligible for a 24-month extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring long-term commitment.
Focus on research and non-clinical roles first
Direct patient care roles often require U.S. licensure that takes time to obtain. Healthcare research, data analysis, care coordination, and public health roles typically have fewer credentialing barriers and are more accessible to F-1 OPT students immediately.
Align your job description with your degree field
USCIS requires OPT employment to be directly related to your major. A public health graduate working in healthcare operations fits. A computer science graduate in the same role may not qualify. Ask your DSO to review your offer letter before accepting.
Track your unemployment days carefully
F-1 OPT students are limited to 90 cumulative days of unemployment on standard OPT, and 150 days on a STEM extension. Healthcare hiring can move slowly due to credentialing. Start applying early to avoid gaps that could jeopardize your status.
Request a support letter addressing your OPT status
Some healthcare employers, particularly large hospital systems, have legal or HR teams that review international hiring. A brief letter from your DSO explaining OPT authorization and the STEM extension timeline can address concerns before they become obstacles.
Healthcare OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in clinical healthcare roles?
It depends on the role. Non-clinical positions, including health data analysis, care coordination, public health research, and healthcare administration, are generally accessible on OPT without additional licensure. Direct patient care roles, such as nursing or physical therapy, typically require U.S. state licensure first. Many students pursue clinical roles after completing licensure requirements during their OPT period.
Do healthcare jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Degrees in public health, biomedical science, health informatics, and clinical laboratory science often qualify. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether your specific program is STEM-designated. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree field for the extension to apply.
Where can I find healthcare employers who hire OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters healthcare jobs by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Searching there connects you with employers already open to OPT candidates, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the hiring process.
How should I handle OPT authorization questions in healthcare interviews?
Be direct and prepared. Know your OPT end date, whether you qualify for a STEM extension, and how long your total authorized work period lasts. Healthcare HR teams often have specific questions about work authorization timelines because of onboarding and credentialing lead times. Having a one-page summary from your DSO ready can make the conversation straightforward.
What happens if my OPT expires while I'm waiting for healthcare licensure?
This is a real risk. Licensure timelines for roles like nursing or occupational therapy can extend beyond your OPT authorization window. If you're pursuing licensure, prioritize roles that don't require it initially, or work with your employer on an H-1B visa or other sponsorship path before your OPT ends. Starting that conversation early gives you more options.