Assistant Director of Corporate Finance

The Assistant Director of Corporate Finance provides leadership and oversight of key accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance functions across the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and alignment with organizational financial objectives. The position serves as a strategic resource for interpreting complex accounting guidance, implementing process improvements, and supporting executive decision-making while supervising and developing a team of finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance activities across the organization.
• Assist with planning and monitoring staffing activities, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, continuing education initiatives, and service level requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach a team of financial professionals with varying levels of experience, roles, and responsibilities.
• Lead the month-end close process for key entities and significant components of the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards .
• Assist the Director of Corporate Finance with all month-end close and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Manage the external audit process, including coordination with auditors, preparation of financial statements, and support of internal financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, new accounting pronouncements, and regulatory changes.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements, collaborating with external auditors and internal stakeholders to interpret technical accounting guidance and manage related financial reporting impacts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support executive leadership decision-making and organizational financial objectives.
• Promote operational excellence and ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and financial governance standards.

Complexity of Work

• Requires strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to analyze and process complex financial and mathematical data.
• Working knowledge of finance-related systems and software.

Required Work Experience

• Eight years of progressive experience in accounting and finance OR
• Minimum of four years of experience in public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) certification preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.