Director of Finance

Shepeard Community Blood Center in Augusta, GA, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the organization’s financial, operational, and administrative activities. This executive-level role is responsible for financial stewardship, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and supporting organizational growth. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence.

• Direct all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, asset management, and audits.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and compliant financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all financial reporting requirements for government and regulatory authorities are met.
• Proactively monitor organizational investments, assessing risks and identifying opportunities.

• Analyze financial trends and organizational data to provide informed recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the CEO in developing annual operating and capital budgets.
• Establish and maintain internal financial controls; coordinate annual financial audits.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Collaborate with senior leaders to support strategic planning and organizational goals.
• Foster strong interdepartmental communication, integration, and continuous improvement.
• Address emerging issues related to business operations, personnel, materials, or systems.
• Meet or exceed established key performance indicators.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

• Regular activities may include standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, or twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs as needed.

• Primarily office-based environment with climate control.
• Rare exposure to blood or blood products.
• Work may involve frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Evening, holidays, or weekend hours may occasionally be required.