Vice President Finance
About The Position
The Vice President Finance is a member of the Health Care Team and is responsible for the financial health and daily operations of the Accounting Department. The role manages finance and accounting staff and oversees accounts payable, financial compliance, and budgeting. It bridges day-to-day financial operations with strategic business partnership and liaises with internal stakeholders. This is an in-office position in Kansas City, Missouri, with travel of approximately 10% to support the business and operations meetings. The position provides daily oversight of general ledger accounting, financial planning and analysis, financial compliance, and accounts payable. It leads and develops direct reports; coordinates timely monthly financial statements and accompanying reports; manages relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions; and oversees financial controls, expense budgets, income forecasting, performance reports, and analysis. It sets departmental direction and strategy, promotes continuous improvement, and establishes and reviews financial policies, procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting. The role also represents Accounting on the Senior Management committee. Management duties include contributing to organizational strategy, setting functional objectives and operational strategies, and managing team performance and accountability. The position participates in recruitment, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, discipline, performance reviews, and compensation planning; provides training and regular feedback to direct reports; maintains an open-door approach; and coordinates employee concerns with Human Resources. General duties include attending required training and meetings, meeting attendance requirements, and cooperating with facility personnel to support resident services and a calm, welcoming environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- At least 7 years of accounting management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with high proficiency in Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to team-oriented outcomes.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization, reporting to a functional manager while understanding that senior executives may assign projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, technology- and financially driven organization.
- Ability and interest in building a team and creating effective processes, rather than only managing an established department.
- Ability to meet the physical, mental, and environmental efforts described in the attached Job Activity Description.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% to support the business and attend operations meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in healthcare, senior living, or long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Oversee general ledger accounting, financial planning and analysis, financial compliance, and accounts payable functions.
- Lead, develop, and mentor direct reports.
- Coordinate preparation and timely completion of monthly financial statements and accompanying reports.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
- Oversee financial controls, expense budgets, income forecasting, performance reports, and financial analysis.
- Set departmental direction and strategy and drive continuous improvement.
- Establish and continuously review financial policies, procedures, and internal controls over financial reports.
- Represent the Accounting Department on the Senior Management committee.
- Serve as a bridge between tactical financial operations and strategic business partnership, and liaise with internal stakeholders.
- Review, identify, and implement process improvements.
- Develop organizational and operational strategies, functional objectives, and critical performance measurements.
- Manage team member performance and accountability, including recruitment, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, discipline, communication, performance reviews, and compensation planning.
- Conduct training and continuing education for direct reports; provide frequent feedback and maintain an open-door policy.
- Coordinate employee-related concerns with Human Resources and attend Human Resources workshops.
- Attend required training, educational classes, meetings, and in-service training.
- Meet attendance requirements and notify the facility of late arrival or absence according to policy.
- Cooperate with facility personnel to maintain services and a warm, positive, and calm environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Advanced pay
- Financial literacy classes
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources, legal guidance, financial information, and more
- Child care discount
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) for eligible locations
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Exclusive Tutera perks
- Tutera University learning and development opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
