Vice President- Finance Operations

Overview

Job Title: Vice President of Operations Finance

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.

• 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 collaborate 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.
• Productivity management and KPI tracking:
  Ongoing tracking of KPIs, benchmarking against industry standards, and setting goals. Investigate deviations and drive corrective actions in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Required
• Master's Degree (MBA, MAcc) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Preferred
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Preferred
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Preferred

Work Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles. Required
• 4-6 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. Preferred
• 1-3 years of experience with Epic, Workday, and Strata. Preferred

Skills, Knowledge, 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 regulatory frameworks. Experience with internal and external audits.
• Le…