Finance Director / CPA

Job Description: Finance Director / CPA

Hippocrates Health Institute (Hippocrates Wellness) – West Palm Beach, FL

About Hippocrates Health Institute (Hippocrates Wellness)

Hippocrates Wellness is a globally respected holistic health resort located on a 50–55 acre tropical campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Institute provides holistic wellness programs, detox and transformation retreats, raw‑vegan organic cuisine, health and nutrition consultations, anti‑aging therapies, fitness classes, spa treatments, advanced testing services, and 24/7 nursing support.

The organization operates as a large multidisciplinary enterprise with 51–200 employees spanning hospitality, wellness services, medical support, education, culinary, administration, and more.

Position Summary

The Finance Director / CPA is the senior financial leader responsible for safeguarding the financial health of Hippocrates Wellness. This role oversees budgeting, accounting, financial planning, compliance, reporting, and long-term fiscal strategy across all departments—including hospitality, wellness services, culinary operations, facilities, security, HR, technology, and sales & marketing.

The Finance Director ensures that financial operations are aligned with the institute’s mission-driven environment, balancing business sustainability, regulatory compliance, and investment in world‑class wellness programs and eco‑conscious campus operations.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the institute’s financial strategy to support its mission as a global wellness leader offering transformative health programs.
• Advise executive leadership and the General Manager on financial forecasting, revenue models, and long-term business planning.
• Guide financial decisions around therapeutic programming, eco-conscious facilities, education initiatives, and guest services.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management

• Lead the development of annual budgets across all departments (hospitality, culinary, wellness, facilities, security, sales/marketing, HR).
• Monitor revenue streams from program enrollment, therapies, accommodations, spa services, and retail offerings connected to the institute’s wellness programs.
• Ensure financial planning supports the Life Transformation Program, Vitality Passport, and other premium wellness services

3. Accounting Oversight & Audit Compliance

• Manage all accounting functions, including GL, AR/AP, payroll, fixed assets, and financial closes.
• Oversee internal controls to ensure accurate, GAAP‑aligned accounting practices.
• Prepare documentation for annual financial audits and ensure all compliance standards are met.

4. Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership.
• Analyze key performance metrics such as occupancy, program enrollment trends, therapy utilization, revenue per guest, cost of services, and labor efficiency.
• Use data insights to guide leaders across wellness, hospitality, culinary, and facilities departments.

5. Revenue Optimization & Business Modeling

• Evaluate pricing strategies for detox programs, longevity therapies, spa treatments, fitness offerings, and raw‑vegan culinary services.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to assess campaign ROI, revenue projections, and demand forecasting for global wellness travelers.
• Support new program development by modeling profitability and long-term sustainability.

6. Regulatory, Tax & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with federal and Florida state tax regulations, nonprofit requirements (if applicable), employment law impacts, and healthcare-related regulations tied to wellness services.
• Maintain accurate tax filings, corporate compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting.

7. Cash Flow, Treasury & Asset Management

• Oversee cash flow planning, treasury operations, and liquidity management to support ongoing wellness services and capital needs.
• Manage the financial aspects of capital improvements across the 50–55 acre campus, including upgrades to therapy facilities, lodging, fitness centers, pools/saunas, and eco‑conscious systems.

8. Cross‑Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with the General Manager and all departmental directors.
• Support:
• Hospitality (guest services, lodging operations)
• Wellness Services (therapies, fitness, consultations)
• Culinary (raw‑vegan menu operations)
• Facilities (campus maintenance, eco-conscious upgrades)
• Sales & Marketing (campaign budgets, ROI planning)
• HR / People & Culture (compensation analysis, staffing budgets)
• Security (campus safety investments)
• Technologies & Innovation (digital upgrades, platform investments)

9. Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Implement and maintain financial risk management strategies, including insurance oversight, fraud prevention, and operational risk controls.
• Conduct financial assessments for programs involving detox, specialized therapies, and physical facilities.

Required Qualifications

• CPA license (active).
• Nonprofit accounting and finance background.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in hospitality, healthcare, wellness resorts, nonprofit organizations, or multi‑department campus environments.
• Strong technical proficiency in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting operational leadership in service‑based or program‑driven organizations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in wellness resorts, integrative health centers, or medical wellness operations.
• Familiarity with detox, plant-based nutrition, therapeutic programming, or health‑education models.
• Prior work with sustainability-focused or eco-conscious business models.
• Experience with donor or nonprofit accounting is a plus (if applicable to organizational structure).

Key Competencies

• Financial Strategy & Analytical Insight
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Audit & Compliance Excellence
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Operational Financial Support
• Risk Management
• Ethics, Integrity & Confidentiality
• Mission‑Aligned Stewardship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $125,000