What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Finance position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Lead Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Finance
Posting Title
Lead Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Finance
Ref #
2236904
Date Published
Monday, June 15, 2026
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
Country
United States
Job Category
Healthcare Consulting
Advertised Location
US-AL-Birmingham, US-GA-Atlanta, US-IL-Chicago, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Greenville, US-TN-Nashville, US-TX-Dallas
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
The Strategy & Finance Healthcare Consulting team empowers healthcare leaders to deliver quality care, invest in growth, and address workforce challenges while meeting the unique needs of their communities. In a rapidly evolving landscape, the team brings deep expertise across the care continuum to guide strategic initiatives.
What You Will Do:
- Guide the strategic vision of healthcare organizations by leading high-impact initiatives that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
- Lead research and data analysis efforts, synthesizing complex information to uncover insights that inform executive-level decision-making.
- Oversee the identification and evaluation of strategic and operational challenges, providing actionable recommendations and guiding implementation across diverse healthcare settings.
- Conduct and supervise comprehensive performance assessments, including financial, operational, and clinical benchmarking, as well as economic impact analysis.
- Assess the feasibility of strategic initiatives within financial, organizational, and operational frameworks, ensuring alignment with client goals and successful execution.
- Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality deliverables across engagements.
- Continuously expand subject matter expertise in healthcare trends, regulations, and consulting methodologies to enhance client value and firm capabilities.
- Foster collaboration across teams and functions, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and accountability.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with healthcare leaders, supporting business development efforts and promoting cross-functional service integration.
- Lead components of client engagements, including project planning, stakeholder communication, data-driven solution development, and results delivery.
- Lead project delivery, hold internal and external teams accountable to a timeline, proactively identify project risks and develop solutions to address achieving defined engagement objectives and deliver an unmatched client experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Healthcare discipline
- 4 years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry
- Experience in one or more of the following healthcare areas: strategic planning, service line development, ambulatory care planning, enterprise-wide transformation strategy, strategy implementation, partnership/affiliation/merger initiatives, clinical integration and network development
- Experience in healthcare strategy consulting within a professional services firm
- Experience managing engagement teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to Advanced)
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA, MHA, MPH, or MPA
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About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
Legal Notice
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
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Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 119100
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 198500
FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.
Salary : $119,100 - $198,500