Finance Director - Veritas Search Group

The Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and operational excellence. This position involves analyzing financial performance, collaborating with leadership, and steering budgeting processes to align with organizational goals. The role is ideal for a motivated and results-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and budget management functions for lines of business.
• Establish and recommend benchmarks to measure financial and operational performance.
• Analyze monthly results and compare them against budgets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and outlooks.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to craft and execute business plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support the development of short- and long-term departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance to other departments on financial policies, procedures, and resource optimization.
• Design and maintain an effective organizational structure to meet departmental goals.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor department staff to achieve high performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Core Competencies:

Revenue and Profit Growth:

• Focus on key drivers to align efforts for optimal results.
• Use metrics and ROI analytics to understand and enhance performance.

Staff Development:

• Inspire and guide team members, clearly communicating vision and goals.
• Foster a culture of growth by identifying and developing potential leaders.

Influence and Collaboration:

• Build trust and strong relationships across departments.
• Adapt coaching and communication styles to individual needs.

Strategic Planning:

• Set realistic, measurable objectives on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Anticipate obstacles and devise plans to ensure long-term success.

Business Acumen:

• Allocate resources effectively to meet budget targets.
• Enhance operational processes to drive positive cash flow.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Share best practices and engage peers to achieve collective success.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, optimism, and humility in problem-solving.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, even under pressure.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and process-driven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment without compromising quality.
• Proactive, with a customer-focused approach.
• Effective multitasker who can prioritize tasks independently while contributing to broader team goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in mid to senior-level finance or accounting roles.
• In-depth knowledge of financial systems, budgeting, and federal/state regulations.
• Experience in an integrated healthcare system or similar environment preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• Familiarity with automated financial reporting systems and compliance standards.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in healthcare, Fortune 500, or private equity organizations.

Work Environment:
This is primarily an office-based role with occasional field visits. While performing duties, the individual may need to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer frequently. Light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required, along with occasional bending or kneeling. The noise level is generally low to moderate, and the workspace is temperature-controlled.