VP, Finance and Accounting

Birdi•Plymouth, MI

17h•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President, Finance & Accounting is a key member of Birdi's executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial planning, analysis, reporting, and financial operations across the organization. This role provides strategic financial leadership while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment between operational performance and financial objectives. The Vice President partners closely with executive leadership, department leaders, clients, and the Board of Directors to drive growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare, PBM, pharmacy, or managed care finance experience and a proven track record of leading high-performing finance organizations through growth and transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
Executive-level finance experience within: Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Health Plan Pharmacy, Managed Care, Healthcare Services
Experience managing complex finance organizations and leading change initiatives.
Experience supporting organizational growth and operational transformation.
Strong understanding of healthcare financial operations, reimbursement models, and managed care contracting.
Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with financial and statistical reporting requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational initiatives.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
Experience using technology to improve financial processes and reporting systems.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Experience with: Claims adjudication, Prescription discount card programs, Medicaid reimbursement, Secondary billing practices
Prior experience within: Retail Pharmacy, Mail Order Pharmacy, Specialty Pharmacy, PBM Organizations, Pharmaceutical Companies, Managed Care Organizations
Knowledge of accreditation, licensing, and regulatory requirements within healthcare and pharmacy settings.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or significant organizational growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support Birdi's growth objectives and long-term business goals.
Partner with executive leadership to establish financial priorities and strategic initiatives.
Drive organizational performance through data-driven financial management and accountability.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of all financial operations and reporting.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and analysis.
Develop meaningful financial reporting and performance metrics for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Provide actionable insights that support operating decisions, investments, and strategic planning.
Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.
Collaborate with leaders across all departments to drive financial performance and achievement of business objectives.
Support revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability initiatives.
Provide financial guidance related to new business development, client implementations, and operational investments.
Participate in RFP and RFI responses and support client-facing financial discussions.
Serve as a strategic partner to Operations, Clinical Services, Sales, Client Services, and Executive Leadership teams.
Oversee contract management and financial oversight functions.
Ensure reimbursement and paid claims align with contracted provider network rates.
Support managed care, pharmacy, PBM, and payer contracting activities.
Develop and maintain financial controls and processes that support business growth and compliance.
Ensure compliance with applicable governmental regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements.
Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance practices.
Monitor fiscal policies and ensure alignment with industry regulations and accreditation requirements.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and operational leaders to mitigate financial and operational risk.
Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting capabilities, and business intelligence tools.
Leverage technology to improve financial management, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
Lead finance transformation and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability.
Lead and develop high-performing Accounting and Finance teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop future leaders and build organizational capabilities to support growth.
Create performance expectations, talent development plans, and succession strategies.