Associate Director Finance Operations

Mercalis•Morrisville, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com. Why This Role Matters: Step into a high-impact role at a growing, PE-backed healthcare company where you’ll lead and scale revenue cycle finance operations supporting complex HUB and market access programs. This role sits at the center of revenue, operations, and client delivery—ensuring accurate revenue recognition, strong financial controls, and scalable processes that support growth. You’ll partner closely with Accounting, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Technology to improve financial performance, reduce risk, and enhance visibility into the business. Role Overview: You will lead the financial operations of the revenue cycle across HUB services and market access programs, owning billing, revenue recognition, cash flow processes, and financial controls. This is a build-and-optimize role—you’ll strengthen revenue integrity, improve processes, and deliver insights that directly impact financial performance and decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
CPA required
8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or revenue cycle operations
Strong experience with revenue cycle processes (billing, invoicing, revenue recognition)
Deep expertise in reconciliations, accruals, and financial controls
Strong understanding of GAAP and ASC 606
Ability to interpret contracts and apply financial terms operationally
Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong cross-functional partnership and communication skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Experience with ERP and financial systems
Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HUB services, market access programs, or healthcare services preferred
Flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.

Responsibilities

Strengthen revenue cycle controls and ensure accurate, compliant revenue recognition
Improve billing accuracy, reduce revenue leakage, and enhance cash collection visibility
Establish scalable, standardized reconciliation processes across revenue cycle components
Enhance reporting on revenue performance, DSO, and key financial metrics
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Lead end-to-end revenue cycle operations (service tracking, billing, invoicing, cash application)
Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition aligned with contracts and GAAP (ASC 606)
Oversee accruals, deferred revenue, and reconciliation of billed vs. earned revenue
Own billing accuracy and completeness across programs and service lines
Oversee invoice validation and alignment with contractual terms and service utilization
Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, denials, and revenue leakage risks
Lead reconciliations across service activity, billing, cash receipts, and general ledger
Ensure alignment between operational data and financial reporting
Standardize and scale reconciliation processes and variance resolution
Oversee financial interactions with HUB vendors and service providers
Ensure accurate cost capture and alignment with client billing structures
Partner on contract interpretation to ensure financial terms are operationalized effectively
Partner with Accounting on revenue recognition policies and complex arrangements
Maintain strong internal controls across the revenue cycle
Support internal and external audit processes
Deliver clear, timely reporting on revenue performance, billing trends, and cash collections
Analyze revenue drivers, utilization, and margins to identify risks and opportunities
Define and track KPIs to improve revenue cycle performance
Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cycle speed
Support automation and system enhancements across billing and cash workflows
Standardize processes to support growth and complexity
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Set clear expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and accountability
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational discipline

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact