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Alicia J. Ruckwardt

Summary

Talented financial and compliance leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of the finance and regulatory information.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller Clinically Interpreted Network

PeaceHealth
09.2023 - Current
  • Manages the coordination of the activities of a business unit with responsibility for results including costs, methods and staffing
  • Plan and direct the accounting and funds flow activities of the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) and Direct Contact Entity (DCE) CMS
  • Tasks, monitors and reports on the financial performance on all value-based contracts
  • Assists the CIN/DCE Boards and Finance Committees in the annual budgeting and planning process

Finance Program Manager - Lab and Medical Group

Legacy Health Systems
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Utilized advance knowledge of financial, clinical and data systems, as well as an in-depth understanding of operations based on experience and knowledge
  • Provided assistance to identify and communicating budget/target variances, operational issues impacting performance, proforma analysis
  • Responsible for identifying and communicating budget/target variances, operational issues impacting performance, proforma analysis on major projects.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.

Compliance Manager

CareOregon
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Oversee all compliance functions for CareOregon
  • Provide routine compliance monitoring and reporting to CareOregon dental, two Coordinated Care organizations (CCOs) and oversight for a Third-Party Administrative (TPA) organizations
  • Provides support and supervision to multiple Compliance Specialists/staff for both the Medicare and Medicaid lines of business throughout the organization
  • Responsible for ensuring that all Compliance, Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA), and HIPAA training is completed throughout the organization.

Senior Internal Auditor

CareOregon
02.2015 - 06.2018
  • Created and implemented strategies to increase the productivity of the Audit department
  • Oversaw the Annual Enterprise Risk Assessment and Audit Schedule; ensured projects were completed timely
  • Responsible for time tracking of the Compliance and Audit department personnel
  • Enhanced working knowledge of Federal and State health plan regulations for Medicare and Medicaid

Senior Financial Analyst

CareOregon
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Managed and coordinated Medicaid rate development of all client CCOs; responsible for implementing changes and updates to payment models
  • Coordinated and prepared the annual Medicare CMS Bid, and prepared detailed documentation for the administrative bid component
  • Prepared financial budgets and forecasts for various companies including health insurance entities

Senior Financial Analyst (Project Management)

Oregon Health & Sciences University
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Essential member of the Research Team in the development and implementation of a cohesive fiscal and administrative team to support and serve the Research Mission of the Pediatric department while following HIPAA Privacy and Security laws as well as Patient Protection and affordable Care Act
  • Recommended and presented to senior management to improve the financial tracking and reporting systems with the department setting to automate the process monthly
  • Performed Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly, and close out internal audit reviews for Grants in the Pediatric department before submission to the NIH

Senior Accountant

Oregon Health & Sciences University
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supported senior management through analysis and interpretation of the department's monthly, quarterly, yearly and close out of internal audit Grant reviews
  • Developed new models and improved existing financial models regarding management of labor distribution for approximately 100 individuals in the department.

Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Nike (Contractor)
01.2011 - 01.2011
  • On a nine-month contract assisted in the development and implementation of the 2012 budget process for the Nike IT department
  • Worked with the IT Program Managers to ensure that all projects are compliant with the Financial Accounting Rules and projects are managed to Budget or Forecast.

Senior Financial Analyst/Assistant Controller

West Linn Paper Company
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Met corporate-wide responsibility for all Accounting and Finance related matters
  • Responsible for Accounting, Auditing, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Project and Operations Analysis, and Senior Management Reporting.

Education

MBA - Management & Marketing

University of Portland
Portland, OR
08.2005

BBA - Finance & Economics

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
05.1999

Skills

  • Strong working knowledge of Corporate Accounting and Finance
  • Compliance and Audit knowledge and Experience
  • Trend Analysis
  • Policy Planning
  • Internal control management
  • Financial Management
  • Cross Functional Team Player and Developer

Key Areas Of Experience

  • Regulatory Expert for both Medicare and Medicaid
  • Refined Planning and Organizational Skills
  • Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Presentations and Communications
  • Extensive knowledge of both health plan and hospital operations
  • Strong working knowledge of Corporate Accounting and Finance
  • Effective Leader with proven track record
  • Compliance and Audit investigations experience
  • Corporate Risk Analysis and Management
  • Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, and Strategic Planning – Defining Objectives, Establishing Milestones, Tracking Performance, Reforesting, Establishing Corrective Actions, and Delivering Results
  • Project Management Expertise
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Cross Functional Team Player and Developer

Timeline

Controller Clinically Interpreted Network

PeaceHealth
09.2023 - Current

Finance Program Manager - Lab and Medical Group

Legacy Health Systems
08.2021 - 08.2023

Compliance Manager

CareOregon
06.2018 - 08.2021

Senior Internal Auditor

CareOregon
02.2015 - 06.2018

Senior Financial Analyst

CareOregon
03.2014 - 02.2015

Senior Financial Analyst (Project Management)

Oregon Health & Sciences University
01.2013 - 01.2014

Senior Accountant

Oregon Health & Sciences University
01.2011 - 01.2013

Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Nike (Contractor)
01.2011 - 01.2011

Senior Financial Analyst/Assistant Controller

West Linn Paper Company
01.2006 - 01.2010

MBA - Management & Marketing

University of Portland

BBA - Finance & Economics

Gonzaga University
Alicia J. Ruckwardt