Vice President- Finance Operations

Job Summary

The Vice President of Operations Finance is a senior executive leadership role responsible for overseeing and directing all operational finance activities within an organization. This leader acts as the chief steward for the company’s financial health, robust forecasting, and the provision of actionable business insights to support the company’s strategic and operational objectives. The role blends hands-on oversight of the finance function with proactive partnership with the VP, Financial Reporting and across business units, providing financial guidance to executive leadership, operational teams, and the board of directors.

Job Functions

• Financial Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with organizational objectives. Guide the team in best practices, continuous improvement, and adopting innovative processes and technologies.
• Forecasting: Lead the quarterly forecasting and long-range financial planning. Collaborate with business unit leaders to ensure forecasts are accurate, realistic, and aligned with business goals.
• Operational Finance: Partner with operations leaders to analyze business performance, identify operational efficiencies, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Provide clear financial metrics and business cases to support operational decision-making.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Design, implement, and monitor strong internal controls and financial policies. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, internal audit standards, and risk management protocols.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build and lead a high-performing team. Foster an environment of continuous learning and professional development. Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and mentor team members.
• Business Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, and other senior leaders, participating in key business decisions and providing financial guidance for new initiatives, investments, and acquisitions.
• Service Line Analytics: Build and collaboration with operators to maximize service lines to enhance profitability
• Lead capital expenditure analysis and support and work with the CFO on cash management on capital acquisitions
• Process Improvement and Transformation: Lead or support finance transformation projects, including automation, digitalization, and system upgrades. Seek out opportunities to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and analyses to the board of directors, investors, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Collaboration with grant recipient stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for robust cost allocation system. Includes identifying direct and indirect costs, developing appropriate allocation bases, and ensuring transparency in how costs are assigned to products, services, or projects.
• Responsibility for productivity management includes the ongoing tracking of KPIs, benchmarking against industry standards, and setting goals. Deviations from targets are investigated, and corrective actions are taken in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Required
• Master's Degree MBA, MAcc. Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA). . Upon Hire. Preferred
• . Certified Management Accountant. Upon Hire. Preferred
• . Chartered Financial Analyst. Upon Hire. Preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 10 years. progressive experience in finance or accounting roles. Required
• 4-6 years. at least 5 years in a senior leadership position within operations finance, corporate finance, or controllership. Required
• 1-3 years. Experience in both public and private sector environments may be advantageous. Preferred
• 1-3 years. Epic , Workday, and Strata experience. Preferred
  
  

Skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and key operational metrics. Workday is a plus Advanced Excel skills
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with SOX, GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Experience with internal and external audits.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team of finance professionals. Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Analytical Capability: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Change Management: Proven experience leading or supporting organizational change, process improvements, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage, inform, and influence executive leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Collaboration: Team player who builds strong relationships across the organization and works effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution.
• Driving finance transformation and digitalization initiatives while maintaining day-to-day excellence.
• Supporting growth, acquisitions, and new business models in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
• Ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
• Fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
  
  

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing . Occasionally
• Walking . Occasionally
• Sitting . Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying . Occasionally 10 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Rarely
• Climbing . N/A
• Balancing . N/A
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Rarely
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Occasionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Frequently
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Occasionally
  
  

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers