Director, Finance

Overview: The Director, Finance, provides strategic financial leadership to ensure the fiscal health, growth, and sustainability of the organization. This role oversees financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. The Director, Finance, partners with senior leadership to drive operational efficiency, optimize revenue streams, manage risk, and support strategic initiatives. This position plays a critical role in guiding financial decision‑making to enhance patient care delivery, operational excellence, and long‑term organizational success.

Location

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies, budgets, and long‑range plans.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, cost analysis, and revenue cycle operations.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), state and federal regulations, and healthcare financial standards.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor key financial indicators and develop action plans to address variances.
• Manage financial audits and collaborate with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to support organizational goals.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to drive cost containment, revenue optimization, and margin improvement.
• Support capital planning and investment decisions to align with strategic priorities.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s level degree (Required)
• CPA, CMA, or HFMA certification (Preferred)

Experience

• 6 years of experience in accounting/finance (Required)
• 2 years of healthcare experience (Required)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.