Director of Finance

Southwest Womens Oncology Inc•Albuquerque, NM

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance leads the full financial function across Optimum and Southwest Women's Oncology (SWWO), from day-to-day accounting operations to long-term capital planning, revenue cycle oversight, compliance, and organizational risk management. This hands-on role partners with executive leadership to turn financial information into decisions and support sustainable growth across a multi-entity healthcare platform spanning gynecologic oncology, infusion services, performance medicine, and clinical and wellness programs. The Director works with the CEO and executive team on financial strategy, capital allocation, and organizational decisions; partners with clinical and administrative leaders on reimbursement, payer mix, and revenue cycle performance; leads and develops the accounting and finance team; and coordinates with banking, audit, tax, and legal partners on financing, compliance, and regulatory reporting. The position is full-time and on-site at the Albuquerque, New Mexico office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive financial leadership experience.
Proven experience as a Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or CFO in a healthcare setting.
Deep knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, payer mix, revenue cycle management, and regulatory requirements.
Strong grasp of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes.
Experience with financial systems and tools, including QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
High integrity, sound judgment, and comfort handling sensitive financial and organizational information.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
Experience in a multi-entity or multi-brand healthcare organization.
Familiarity with gynecologic oncology, infusion services, or performance medicine financial dynamics.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to support growth, capital planning, and long-term strategy.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning across both entities.
Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Manage accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
Ensure consistent financial policies, controls, and reporting standards across Optimum and SWWO.
Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational and strategic needs.
Oversee banking relationships, financing strategies, and capital allocation decisions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks, including insurance coverage.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, CMS regulations, HIPAA, and federal and state healthcare financial laws.
Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to monitor revenue cycle performance, including billing, collections, and reimbursements.
Oversee audits, tax planning, and regulatory reporting.
Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems, tools, and internal controls.
Improve reporting efficiency, visibility, and decision support through data and dashboards.
Maintain and enhance accounting systems, including QuickBooks Online, and supporting financial models.
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team; set clear expectations, build strong processes, and foster accountability and continuous improvement.