Director of Finance

Director of Finance / Senior Controller

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Director of Finance / Senior Controller to lead a team of 7–10 professionals and oversee financial operations for a portfolio of 10–20 skilled nursing facilities

This role combines accounting oversight, financial analysis, team leadership, and direct client relationships. You will serve as the primary financial contact for your assigned portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting, providing visibility into financial performance, and helping clients make informed operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, enjoys developing a team, and can translate financial information into clear, practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day financial operations of an assigned portfolio of skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage and develop a team of 7–10 professionals, including workload allocation, regular check-ins, performance reviews, and staffing needs.
• Oversee the delivery of accounting, accounts payable, and treasury services, coordinating with supporting teams.
• Review and approve monthly financial statements and other financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash projections, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review budget-to-actual results, investigate variances, and communicate trends and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary contact for financial matters, providing proactive updates on cash flow, collections, expenses, and financial performance.
• Coordinate annual financial and regulatory reporting, audits, tax matters, financing activities, and internal controls with the appropriate specialists.
• Develop and monitor plans for monthly deliverables, special projects, and portfolio onboarding and offboarding.
• Establish and monitor team KPIs, address performance gaps, and maintain accountability for deadlines.
• Lead weekly team meetings to review priorities, resolve issues, and keep work moving.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and make better use of financial systems and technology.
• Partner with leadership and internal teams on operational and financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience with demonstrated responsibility for financial reporting and team leadership.
• Experience supporting multiple entities or a portfolio of businesses.
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred; experience with skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, or healthcare reimbursement is particularly valuable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, cash management, and accounts payable operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.
• Ability to understand how financial information moves between systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Clear, proactive communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and leadership.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while escalating complex matters appropriately. xhyhwjd
• A personable, collaborative approach and a commitment to developing a productive, accountable team.