Vice President - Finance & Controller

Philadelphia Urgent Care management•Lower Merion Township, PA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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, and validating assumptions with operational stakeholders.
Play an active role in post-acquisition integration, including aligning financial reporting.
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.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Foster a culture of ownership and accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration across departments.
Provide hands-on training and guidance to staff, particularly in accounting processes, financial analysis, and revenue cycle fundamentals.
Be approachable and available—serving as a resource and problem-solver.
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.