Vice President of Finance

Position: Vice President of Finance Location: Dallas, TXJob Id: 1540 # of Openings: 1 Vice President of Finance (CPA Preferred) – Dallas, TXPosition Type: Full Time, Exempt Employee.Location: This position based onsite at the Service Center in Dallas, TX.About the Company: Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 398 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 60,000 employees.ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people.We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.About the OpportunityEnsign Services, Inc. is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Vice President of Finance to join our Service Center in Dallas, Texas. This leader will play a critical role in supporting our rapidly growing healthcare operations across Texas by serving as a trusted financial advisor to operational leadership, hospital district partners, and regulatory stakeholders.This position goes beyond traditional accounting leadership. The Vice President of Finance will help drive operational performance, support strategic growth initiatives, navigate complex healthcare reimbursement and regulatory environments, and influence business outcomes through strong financial partnership and leadership.The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with operational acumen, executive presence, and the ability to build strong relationships across both internal and external stakeholders.Specific Duties include, but are not limited to:Operational & Executive PartnershipServe as the senior finance business partner to Texas operational leadership and executive teams, helping drive financial performance, operational execution, and long-term strategic growth.Partner closely with facility operators and market leaders to align financial strategy with operational priorities and patient care objectives.Translate financial data into actionable business insights that support operational decision-making and organizational performance.Support strategic growth initiatives including acquisitions, hospital partnerships, operational integrations, and expansion opportunities across Texas.Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital district partners, consultants, external auditors, and regulatory agencies through proactive communication, collaboration, and trusted financial leadership.Provide executive-level financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic investments, operational initiatives, and long-range planning.Financial Leadership & StewardshipLead and oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.Oversee financial operations, balance sheet integrity, account reconciliations, and financial analysis across multiple operations and business lines.Maintain and strengthen internal control environments to ensure reporting accuracy, compliance, and operational accountability.Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities and proactively develop solutions in partnership with operational leadership.Ensure strong financial discipline while supporting continued organizational scalability and growth.Lead the day-to-day accounting functions within the Dallas service center and collaborate with the other service centers.Operational AnalyticsLead forecasting, KPI development, and long-range financial planning processes for Texas operations.Develop reporting and analytics that help operational leaders better understand reimbursement dynamics, labor trends, operational efficiencies, and performance drivers.Provide financial modeling and operational analysis to support growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and investment decisions.Drive visibility into operational and financial performance through meaningful dashboards and executive reporting.Regulatory & External PartnershipSupport compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, reimbursement requirements, and financial reporting obligations.Partner with regulatory agencies, hospital districts, and external stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and strong financial stewardship.Help operational leadership navigate complex healthcare reimbursement and regulatory environments while balancing financial and strategic objectives.Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives across Texas operations.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting and finance professionals within the Dallas Service Center.Foster a culture centered around operational partnership, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.Build scalable processes, enhance operational efficiencies, and support automation and standardization initiatives across the finance organization.Develop strong cross-functional partnerships throughout the organization while reinforcing Ensign’s culture of ownership and leadership development.Position Requirements10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including senior-level operational finance responsibilities.Public accounting experience combined with healthcare or multi-site operational finance experience, strongly preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and healthcare finance operations.Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with operational leaders and executive teams.Strong executive communication skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly and influence decision-making.Experience building relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, consultants, auditors, and hospital partners preferred.Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and operational problem-solving capabilities.Advanced Excel skills required; Workday Financials experience preferred.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.Travel may be required occasionally.Additional Information: Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related post-offer requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, and/or other screenings or examinations as permitted by applicable law.What We Offer We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Job ID:1540 Apply for this Position