Director of Finance

Description

The Director of Finance provides strategic and operational financial leadership to support the financial health, sustainability, and long-term growth of the organization. This role oversees core financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial compliance across a complex healthcare environment. This role partners with senior-level leadership and operational leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities for improved efficiency, support informed decision-making, and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Planning

• Provide financial guidance and analysis to support organizational strategy, operational priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in collaboration with senior-level leadership and department leaders.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, identify trends, and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and budget-to-actual analyses in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain consistent accounting policies, procedures, and reporting practices across organizational entities, as applicable.

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and financial risk management to support organizational stability.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and support compliance with applicable accounting standards, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant requirements, and other regulatory obligations.

Systems and Team Leadership

• Oversee financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and access to meaningful financial information.
• Lead and develop finance and accounting personnel, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and professional development opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to standardize workflows, strengthen financial processes, and improve operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with financial audits, grant accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial management systems and Excel.