Michael Dean Cpa, Msa
About Michael Dean Cpa, Msa
Michael Dean, CPA, MSA, serves as the Director of Medicaid Risk Revenue at Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 2018, following a diverse career in accounting and consulting.
Work at Highmark
Michael Dean has served as the Director of Medicaid Risk Revenue at Highmark Inc. since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Medicaid risk revenue strategies and initiatives. His tenure at Highmark spans six years, during which he has contributed to the organization’s efforts in managing and optimizing Medicaid revenue streams. Highmark Inc. is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Michael continues to apply his expertise in the healthcare finance sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Highmark, Michael Dean held various accounting and consulting roles. He worked at Gateway Health as Manager of Decision Support for Value Based Initiatives from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Business Information Consultant Sr at Anthem, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. His earlier experience includes positions as a Staff Accountant at Amerigroup and as a Staff Accountant at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He also worked as a Project Accountant at Bayer MaterialScience.
Education and Expertise
Michael Dean holds a Master's Degree in Accountancy from Wheeling University, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from West Virginia Wesleyan College, studying there from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and accounting, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Career Development Timeline
Michael Dean's career in accounting began after he completed his undergraduate studies in 2007. He worked as a Project Accountant at Bayer MaterialScience for two years before transitioning to a Staff Accountant role at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Following that, he advanced to positions at Amerigroup and Anthem, Inc., where he gained significant experience in business information consulting. His career culminated in his current role at Highmark, where he has been since 2018.