Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: VP, Finance & Accounting

Position Summary:

A growing healthcare organization is seeking a seasoned Director of Finance to oversee financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities. This individual will play a key leadership role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to drive strategic decision-making and support operational performance across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in healthcare finance, including revenue cycle management (RCM) and payer contracting, to help optimize reimbursement and ensure financial alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

Act as a strategic partner to senior finance leadership across all business entities

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning processes

Own GAAP revenue modeling and post monthly revenue journal entries

Support development and implementation of organization-wide analytics tools

Build financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives and provide actionable insights

Track and report on key business trends, drivers, and financial KPIs

Lead physician compensation planning and analysis

Collaborate across FP&A, Accounting, and RCM teams to align financial reporting with collections and revenue recognition

2. Revenue Cycle & Payer Contracting

Leverage expertise in RCM processes (coding, billing, collections) to evaluate financial performance

Partner with RCM team to assess payer agreements and support rate negotiations

Analyze payer mix, reimbursement structures, and contract performance to improve revenue outcomes

3. Accounting & Compliance

Collaborate with finance, tax, operations, and IT teams to support monthly close and financial reviews

Ensure revenue recognition aligns with GAAP standards and payer arrangements

Support audits, tax preparation, and banking relationships in partnership with the Corporate Controller

Ensure financial processes comply with relevant regulations and internal controls

4. Leadership & Team Development

Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals

Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

7+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a physician-led healthcare setting

Advanced Excel skills and strong familiarity with accounting systems

Experience with ERP and business intelligence tools

Strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or MPA)

10+ years of finance/accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role

Familiarity with EMRs such as Epic, Athena, or eCW for financial analysis

Prior experience in a private equity-backed healthcare or managed services environment

Deep knowledge of FP&A, accounting, and RCM best practices