Financial Healthcare Consultant-Strategy and Performance Improvement

Our Mission at Stroudwater Associates: At Stroudwater Associates, we have an all-encompassing devotion to rural and community healthcare nationwide. We believe in the power of rural and community healthcare and are deeply committed to keeping care local for the 46 million Americans who rely on it. As a core member of the Stroudwater team, the Consultant will work in our Partnerships Advisory initiatives, including strategy development and support the expansion and execution of our services. This is an exciting role for an individual interested in healthcare strategy, operations and finance, with opportunities to build expertise in healthcare partnerships. This position is ideal for an emerging professional with consulting or business experience in healthcare or in organizational strategy and finance. The Role: The Healthcare Consultant – Strategy & Performance Improvement, will work closely with rural and community hospitals to drive measurable improvements in financial and operational performance. Hospital Financial Analyst or Healthcare CPA desirable. This role is ideal for a professional with strong hospital finance and operational acumen who is eager to apply analytical rigor and practical problem-solving in a consulting environment. Consultants will:

• Work directly with hospital executives (including CEOs, CFOs, and boards)
• Analyze financial, operational, and reimbursement data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support turnaround strategies, margin improvement initiatives, and long-term financial planning
• Contribute to high-impact engagements focused on sustainability and
• performance optimization
• You will work within a collaborative team structure and play a key role in developing actionable, data-driven recommendations for clients.

The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a consultant who:

• Has 2–5 years of experience in healthcare consulting, or hospital finance, operations, or administration

Education and Industry Experience:

• Advanced degree and/or 10+ years experience in Healthcare Strategy, Performance Improvement or Finance .

Strong exposure to:

• Hospital financial management and financial analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement initiatives

This individual is curious, self-directed, and motivated to improve healthcare delivery in rural communities. This role may be either hybrid to our Portland, Maine office or fully remote. Preferred Experience & Credentials: Strong preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAH)
• Hospital reimbursement and Medicare cost reporting
• Accounting and financial reporting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA track
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or similar advanced degree
• Finance experience reporting to the hospital CFO or finance leader

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced Excel capabilities
• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and reports
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Willingness to travel (~30%)

Benefits of the Role:

• Robust incentive compensation program based on individual and company performance
• Unlimited PTO after one year of service
• 100% of the medical insurance premium is paid by the firm
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short & Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation

Stroudwater Associates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Finance: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Finance: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote