Director of Finance (non-profit, healthcare)

We are excited to share that our client is adding a Director of Finance to the leadership team! Join a compassionate nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals through innovative programs and unwavering support.

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Role Snapshot:
The position calls for overseeing fiscal operations, ensuring alignment with industry standards, and steering the financial strategy to support broader organizational ambitions. The role includes everything from day-to-day financial management to long-range planning and high-level advisement.

Primary Functions:

• Partner with senior leadership to shape financial plans that support the organization's direction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on financial matters tied to major business decisions and initiatives.
• Lead the creation and rollout of budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic economic models.
• Dive into financial data to uncover insights and support executive decision-making.
• Engage actively in board sessions, offering clear and actionable financial updates and recommendations.
• Deliver timely and informative financial reports to internal committees, seeking feedback and buy-in.
• Ensure all financial documentation is prepared accurately and in line with accepted standards and regulations.
• Deliver clear and comprehensive reports to senior leaders, board members, and key external partners.
• Fortify financial safeguards by improving internal controls and ensuring legal compliance.
• Stay on top of regulatory shifts and guide the organization through necessary adjustments.
• Lead a high-performing finance team, promoting ongoing development and excellence.
• Provide clear direction in accounting, reporting, and financial evaluation areas.
• Manage the budget-setting process alongside department leaders to develop practical financial targets.
• Track progress against budget goals and offer course-correcting suggestions when needed.
• Translate financial results and projections into insights that guide executive and board-level conversations.
• Team up with other departments to align financial plans with the organizations mission and strategy.
• Lead both internal and external audits, ensuring timelines are met and outcomes are addressed.
• Apply audit recommendations to boost financial oversight and transparency.
• Continuously assess and improve financial workflows to enhance precision and scalability.
• Work closely with IT to implement and maintain systems that support financial operations.

Ideal Background:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced credentials (such as CPA) are a plus.
• Demonstrated history of success in senior-level finance roles, supervising small teams.
• Background in Healthcare, Home Health, Nursing Home, or similar, with an understanding of Medicaid.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, compliance, and core accounting practices.
• Strong analytical thinking paired with clear, strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communicator with proven leadership skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Skilled in Excel and familiar with financial platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, FRx, and MITS. Experience implementing new finance software helpful.

Other Essentials:

• Comfortable handling inquiries from regulatory bodies or community stakeholders - understanding non-profit organizations is helpful.
• Strong aptitude in mathematics and analytical reasoning.
• Able to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings with clarity and confidence.
• Must have solid organizational and tech skills, including experience with digital banking tools and financial software.
• Advanced certifications such as a CPA or graduate-level business degree are preferred.

Compensation range: $95-105k + bonus, Health/Vision/Life insurance, 403B, PTO, Hybrid Schedule (on-site Tues/Thurs and meetings as needed).

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