The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated end-to-end ownership of Medicare cost reporting and extensive experience in hospital reimbursement within a complex acute care health system environment, i.e. Chapter 160 cost reports, Wage Index submissions, NJ DSH, Occupational Mix surveys, PPS calculations, IME/GME appeals, and regulatory analysis. Working closely with Corporate Finance leadership and external regulatory agencies, the Manager of Reimbursement identifies opportunities to optimize reimbursement outcomes, interprets regulatory changes, and provides strategic guidance that supports the organization's financial performance and long-term reimbursement strategy.