Finance Director

JOB OVERVIEW: 

The Director of Finance is a strategic business partner responsible for leading the full spectrum of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Accounting for a $100M business unit within a larger corporate structure. This leader oversees financial operations, ensures compliance with corporate policies, drives operational performance, and provides insights that influence strategic decision‑making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Business Unit Leader and executive stakeholders.

• Oversee business unit accounting activities ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Deep experience leading FP&A and accounting for a $50M - $150M P&L within a corporate structure, with strong command of GAAP, revenue recognition, inventory accounting and internal controls. 
• Expertise in long range planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, margin analysis, and translating complex financial data into clear actionable business insights.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while developing high performing teams and driving accountability and continuous improvement. 

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• High business acumen and analytical rigor.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to work with multiple systems (finance reporting, general ledger and data warehouse)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, integrity, and financial stewardship.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• 12 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting with 6 years of managing people.
• Experience supporting a $50M - $150M P&L in a corporate environment.
• Prior experience working in a regulated environment

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically, a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA or CPA preferred.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel can be as much as 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands are required.

COMPLEXITY: 

Work on complex, numerous and unique issues of significant scope and financial impact where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company and an evaluation of intangibles. Knowledge of all areas within sub-function(s) derived from experience in non-management and middle-management roles allowing for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas within the function.

STRATEGY:

Participate in establishing the strategic direction to ensure alignment with overall Company strategy and initiatives. Focus may be on the execution of large and/or complex processes. Translate and guide team to implement strategy.

SUPERVISION: 

Direct and control activities through managers or senior professional level staff who have responsibility for the operation of the assigned area and/or process or system.

INTERACTION: 

Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers/stakeholders. Ability to negotiate with suppliers or management and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance. 

SCOPE: 

Typically direct a large complex section of a department or a complex department with significant scope and financial and operational impact. Role may focus on executing a large and very complex/complicated process. Accountable for performance, results and staffing. Make recommendations for the objectives, policies and plans of the sub-function(s). Fully accountable for meeting the strategic and operating objectives of the sub-function(s). Develop proposed budgets for approval and manage budget once approved. Operate with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. Often plays a role in high-level projects that have an impact on the company’s future direction.

MANAGEMENT DUTIES: 

Can hire, terminate, or promote and is aware of higher-level functional issues and concerns. Makes decisions on salary increases, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meeting expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

HealthFirst is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.