Financial Director

Finance Director

Compensation Range: $149,760 - $170,560

Emergency Physicians Professional Association (EPPA) was founded in 1969 and is owned and governed by its participating physicians. We take pride in our culture of mutual respect and camaraderie. Our culture is the secret behind EPPA’s attraction and successful tradition spanning over half a century. Our physician group teams more than 300 board-certified emergency physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs), including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to provide expert emergency care efficiently and effectively. Our providers staff hospital emergency departments across the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and rural Minnesota. We also own and staff our four Twin Cities Metro Urgency Room locations.

The Finance Director, with strong Controller experience, plays a key leadership role in overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of our multi-site private physician practice. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role is responsible for accounting, payroll, financial planning, forecasting, revenue cycle oversight, and maintaining rigorous financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of healthcare finance, particularly in physician group operations, and the ability to manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day accounting functions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required)
• MBA and/or CPA or CMA certification (preferred, not required)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience including complex financial analysis and reporting
• 8 years’ experience in the management of financial systems, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation
• Experience in healthcare industry or private physician group business practices
• Strong controller-level background, including full-cycle accounting, audit prep, and compliance
• Solid understanding of physician practice operations, healthcare reimbursement, and revenue cycle processes
• Proficiency in healthcare-specific accounting and practice management systems (e.g., Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Epic, or similar)
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Finance to lead financial operations across EPPA. This role requires a professional with integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style. The ideal candidate will possess high emotional intelligence, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and a hands-on operational mindset. Partnering with the VP of Finance, this role will develop and execute long-term financial strategies; lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for new services, locations, and hires; and oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury, and internal controls. The Director will also manage revenue cycle functions such as billing, collections, and denial management; ensure compliance with GAAP, HIPAA, CMS; and coordinate annual audits. Success in this role depends on the ability to work effectively with clinical and operational leaders to drive financial performance and support organizational growth.