Healthcare Risk Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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As a senior associate in RSM’s growing Healthcare Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

We frequently work as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

RSM’s Health Care Risk Consulting Group performs process improvement projects, internal audits and risk assessments intended to provide our clients with meaningful information on operations and methods to mitigate potential risks across Clinical, Financial, Operational, IT and Regulatory risk domains.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Be open to new ideas and challenges, and help foster a culture that encourages people to ask questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge those around you
• Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and our clients
• Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues
• Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

• Exhibit basic knowledge of key industry fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology
• Identify current and relevant industry thought leadership and share with clients as relevant
• Independently implements and coaches associates on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work-programs
• Owns process level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Prepare/Review initial drafts and follow-ups on client request lists
• Participate in risk assessment management interviews. Update risk assessment models and complete initial draft of identified risks
• Prepare and conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal controls
• Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process. Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed
• Perform first level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions
• Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to complete to engagement leader
• Review and complete status documents for client delivery
• Prepares initial draft of reports
• Develop the ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously, while actively contributing to other firm initiatives

Talent Experience

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from or teach team members, build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually expand skills and leadership capability
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and feedback to associates assigned to work with you
• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand

Business Development

• Participate in relevant industry associations and learning/development events to build industry perspective and contacts
• Gain knowledge of key fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology for the healthcare industry
• Build an internal network and become aware of other services provided by the firm

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or related business discipline

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in audit, internal audit, or related internal control positions

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Health Administration (MHA) / Masters Public Health (MPH)
• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools. Exposure to data analytics tools is preferred
• Qualified to pursue a job-relevant certification
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely
• Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management and prioritization skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $77,700 - $146,900

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.