Director of Finance

Director Of FinanceWe are looking for a strategic, hands-on finance leader to guide financial planning and support the next stage of organizational growth. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will turn complex financial data into clear insights that shape investment, hiring, pricing, and expansion decisions. You will own budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, margin analysis, and cash flow management while strengthening accounting oversight and financial infrastructure. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you will help identify risks, uncover opportunities, and improve financial performance. You will also lead and develop a finance professional while building scalable systems and processes in a remote-first, mission-driven environment.AccountabilitiesLead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, partnering with department leaders to develop organizational and departmental budgets.Build financial pro formas and scenario models to support growth initiatives, service-line expansion, and workforce planning, including clear assumptions and sensitivity analyses.Deliver monthly budget and forecast variance analyses, explaining key changes, their business implications, and recommended actions.Maintain financial KPIs, executive reporting, and consistent financial models to support organizational planning and decision-making.Calculate and monitor product and service-line margins, including direct provider and contractor costs and shared overhead.Analyze P&L performance to identify opportunities in pricing, cost structures, vendor terms, and service mix, presenting prioritized recommendations.Assess the financial impact of proposed pricing changes, contracts, and new offerings before decisions are made.Build and maintain rolling 13-week and longer-term cash flow forecasts, incorporating receivables, payables, payroll, contractor payments, and planned investments.Monitor liquidity and working capital, identify potential cash risks and funding needs early, and recommend appropriate actions.Reconcile cash flow forecasts against actual results and continuously improve forecasting methodologies.Act as a financial advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer and executive leadership on headcount, market expansion, pricing, vendor agreements, and capital allocation.Prepare monthly financial reporting covering P&L performance, cash position and forecasts, accounts receivable and payable aging, and budget variances.Identify financial risks and growth opportunities proactively, and partner with HR on compensation structures, benefits cost analysis, and workforce planning.Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting Manager through clear expectations, regular feedback, and professional development.Oversee accounting quality, including expenditure categorization, chart of accounts usage, general ledger accuracy, and monthly close deliverables.Review and approve bank reconciliations, expense reports, and accounts receivable and payable aging.Oversee payroll and 1099 tracking across a multi-state contractor network.Develop the finance systems roadmap, integrating existing platforms such as QuickBooks into a connected reporting environment.Establish scalable internal controls, approval workflows, and documentation standards.Lead financial system integrations and process improvements from planning through implementation and adoption.Requirements:7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a dedicated FP&A role and 2 years leading a finance function.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.Demonstrated success leading financial operations in a small business, startup, or high-growth organization, with the ability to build scalable financial processes and infrastructure.Advanced FP&A expertise, including budgeting, multi-period forecasting, scenario modeling, P&L and margin analysis, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.Advanced Excel skills and practical experience using QuickBooks Online or Desktop.Proven ability to act as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.High level of discretion when handling confidential financial, compensation, and personnel information.Experience leading, developing, and mentoring finance and accounting professionals.Strong analytical, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic responsibilities and hands-on execution.Availability for occasional travel to Salem, Ohio.Preferred qualifications:CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance or a related discipline.Experience in healthcare, government services, or another regulated industry.Experience managing financial operations across multiple states and a blended employee and contractor workforce.Experience implementing or improving financial systems, reporting processes, and operational controls to support organizational growth.Benefits:Base salary: $150,000–$180,000, depending on experience.Medical, dental, and vision coverage: Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, with 75% of employee premiums covered.Unlimited paid time off, plus 10 paid company holidays.401(k) plan: 100% employer match up to 4% of eligible compensation, with immediate vesting. Enrollment begins on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.Remote-first working arrangement.Occasional travel to the organization's headquarters in Salem, Ohio.