Director of Finance

Director, Finance & AdministrationWith one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.Starting Salary Range: $100k-$130kThe Director, Finance & Administration directly supports the business unit providing real-time financial analysis to leadership to allow them to run the pharmacy more efficiently. Works in partnership with a business unit President, Director, and Pharmacy Operations. Work collaboratively to ensure the annual business plan is achieved, and short/long term business objectives are met. This individual will also manage various supporting & administrative functions within the pharmacy, including people management and oversight of the billing & collections teams to ensure customers are billed correctly and outstanding balances are collected. The DFA will work closely with the Support Services Team to ensure people management, strategy development, resource allocation, and financial outcomes are achieved.Operations:Manage all aspects of Billing & CollectionsDevelop strong customer relationships, handle sensitive billing & collections issuesProvide on-going real-time product margin analysis to the President and Pharmacy Ops team and work together to address issuesPerform ad hoc analysisSupport Pharmacy DOO in identifying and executing workflow/process improvement initiativesOversee Purchasing Function (where function reports to DFA) Manage implementation and maintenance of price tables to ensure proper reimbursement and contract complianceManage quarterly analysis of margin/inventory to explain varianceLead Qtrly Pharmacy Ops callsPerform local IT administration, or liaise with local resourceAdministrative Support Facility ManagementProcurement: new vendor negotiation/set-up procure supplies, etc.New Employee Onboarding (if no HR Generalist on-site)Local Human Resources liaison – work closely with HRBPs (if no HR Generalist on-site)Liaison to Support Services Teams (Purchasing, IT, HR, Accounting, Legal)Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as neededFinance:Provide monthly/quarterly financial analysis, including variance explanations for revenue, COGS (margin), labor and all other operating expenses to other members of the pharmacy management team and provide suggestions for improvementEducate pharmacy management teams/operators on the impact of operations/workflow on key financial metricsPrepare for, oversee, and certify the quarterly physical inventory countsProvide support to Support Services Accounting Team to ensure a timely month-end/quarterly closeVendor Management/NegotiationFixed Asset, AP Manage the review and approval process for all expenses, ensuring all bills are correct and have appropriate local approval prior to submission to support services A/PLead/manage the Annual Business Planning ProcessOther essential functions and duties may be assigned as neededEducation and/or Certifications:Background/education – 4-year business or finance related degree. Relevant work experience can substitute for education.Skills and Qualifications:7+ years expertise in Operations Management/Healthcare Distribution, preferably in areas such as Pharmacy/Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Hospital, Laboratory, Physician, Medical Equipment/Medical SuppliesExcellent computer skills, including MS Office Pro (Excel proficiency – including expertise in V-Lookup and pivot tables, working knowledge of all related software), network administration basics, internet-based communications; ability to obtain good working knowledge of all business-unit operating systems requiredAbility/willingness to wear many hats and "get your hands dirty"Entrepreneurial mindset with a broad perspective of what it takes to run a businessOperationally focusedEffective people managerUnderstanding of materiality and what adds value to the businessProcess driven, ability to identify inefficiencies and implement changeAnalyticalAbility to identify and execute on cost saving opportunities, including effectively negotiating w/vendorsWork Environment:Requires minimal travel, by air and ground.Ability to work flexible hours.What We Offer:Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, "Treat others as you would like to be treated." Compensation & FinancialCompetitive pay401(k) with company matchFamily, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)Medical, Dental and VisionHealth Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending AccountsCompany-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & DismembermentCompany-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical IllnessDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellbeingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)Time OffPaid holidays and sick daysGenerous vacation benefits based on years of serviceThe Guardian DifferenceOur clients require pharmacy services that aren't "cookie cutter." That's why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients' needs.Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today's dynamic business environment.At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.