Vice President of Finance / Controller

A growing, multi-site healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance / Controller to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple physician-led business units. This executive will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and physician partners while overseeing financial operations, long-range planning, budgeting, reporting, and operational performance. This role requires a highly collaborative yet independent leader who can balance strategic decision-making with hands‑on financial oversight. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with physicians, executive leadership, and governing boards while driving financial performance, operational efficiencies, and organizational growth. Travel: Approximately 15% throughout the region. Key Responsibilities Serve as the senior financial leader supporting multiple healthcare operations and physician practices. Partner with executive leadership and physician stakeholders to provide financial guidance and strategic decision support. Develop and present financial reports, business analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards. Prepare financial models, feasibility studies, and pro formas for new service lines, capital investments, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities. Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and long-range financial planning. Monitor organizational financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and resource utilization. Analyze key financial and operational metrics to support informed business decisions. Ensure strong internal controls, financial compliance, and adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Lead and support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and cross‑functional projects. Collaborate with finance, operations, and clinical leadership to align financial strategies with organizational objectives. Build trusted relationships with physicians, executives, and operational leaders while serving as a strategic business partner. Operate with a high degree of independence, accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive finance leadership experience , preferably within healthcare. Demonstrated experience supporting physician practices, ambulatory healthcare organizations, or multi‑site healthcare operations. Experience preparing complex financial models, pro formas, capital analyses, and business cases. Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership, governing boards, or physician boards. Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational finance. Proven ability to influence executive decision‑making through financial analysis and strategic insight. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Master's degree (MBA or MHA) strongly preferred. Experience working within physician‑owned or physician‑led healthcare organizations. Experience supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, or expansion initiatives. Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, physician compensation models, and healthcare financial operations. Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join an established and growing healthcare organization where finance serves as a strategic partner to operations and physician leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting executive decision‑making, and contributing to the organization's continued growth and long‑term success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential