Vice President, Finance & Controller

Vice President of Finance

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Department: Corporate

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Summary: The Vice President of Finance is an integral member of the leadership team, overseeing accounting and financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting & forecasting, audit/tax and revenue cycle management through both internal and outsourced operations. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, experience managing teams, and a passion for optimizing systems and workflows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Execution

• Act as a strategic and operational partner to the CEO and leadership team.
• Translate high-level strategy into clear, executable plans for finance, RCM, and operational teams.
• Maintain a visible, accessible presence, building trust with team members at all levels.
• Work closely with the CEO to raise capital and manage investors and banking partners
• Maintain an internal control environment to ensure healthcare regulatory, financial and legal compliance

Controller / Accounting Oversight

• Directly oversee monthly and annual financial reporting, audit and tax functions.
• Support accounting team, including outsourced partners, in day-to-day execution of A/P, A/R, payroll and cash management.
• Establish and refine processes while ensuring adoption through direct engagement with team members.
• Lead by example in maintaining high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.

FP&A and Performance Analytics

• Lead the team in building and reviewing budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Develop actionable reporting to improve business efficiency and financial results.
• Review performance with operational leaders and coach them on managing financial levers to optimize results.

Business Development

• Partner with executive team to evaluate and develop financial models for acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, and new center development opportunities.
• Support due diligence efforts by:
  • Reviewing target financials and quality of earnings
  • Identifying revenue cycle risks and operational gaps
  • Validating assumptions with operational stakeholders
• Play an active role in post-acquisition integration, including aligning financial reporting

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Oversight

• Serve as the primary internal owner of RCM performance, working closely with outsourced vendors and internal staff to optimize revenue and cash collections.
• Partner directly with center management team to improve registration accuracy and strengthen point-of-service collections.
• Support the CEO in health plan contracting and negotiation efforts.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of:
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Continuous learning
  • Collaboration across departments
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to staff, particularly in:
  • Accounting processes
  • Financial analysis
  • Revenue cycle fundamentals
• Be approachable and available—serving as a resource and problem-solver.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work directly with center managers and regional leaders to address site-level financial performance.
• Participate in operational meetings and occasionally visit clinic locations to understand workflow and financial impact.
• Collaborate closely with HR, operations, and clinical leadership on labor management and productivity.
• Support integration efforts for new sites with direct involvement in financial and operational onboarding.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of healthcare services experience required, preferably in ambulatory care.
• Executive presence with experience working with boards and investors.
• Desired system knowledge: Excel, PowerPoint, Sage Intacct, athenaOne, ADP.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience working with outsourced business partners and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organization, presentation and project management skills.
• Hybrid work environment, with office in Bala Cynwyd and regional travel required.