Vice President - Finance & Controller

Philadelphia Urgent Care management

$150K — $180K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of healthcare services experience required, preferably in ambulatory care.
  • Existing executive presence with past experience engaging boards and investors.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Sage Intacct, athenaOne, ADP.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
  • Experience managing outsourcing processes and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Exceptional organizational, presentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic and operational partner to the CEO and leadership team.
  • Translate high-level strategy into detailed, actionable finance plans.
  • Maintain a visible presence to build team trust and an inclusive work environment.
  • Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead the development and review of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
  • Partner with executives on financial assessments for acquisitions and new opportunities.
  • Enhance revenue cycle management performance and cash collection processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Strong focus on team culture and mentorship.
  • Engagement with a leadership team committed to operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Vice President of Finance

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Department: Corporate

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Summary: 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Execution

  • 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


Controller / Accounting Oversight

  • 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.


FP&A and Performance Analytics

  • 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.


Business Development

  • 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
    • Validating assumptions with operational stakeholders
  • Play an active role in post-acquisition integration, including aligning financial reporting


Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Oversight

  • 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.


Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
  • Foster a culture of:
    • Ownership and accountability
    • Continuous learning
    • Collaboration across departments
  • Provide hands-on training and guidance to staff, particularly in:
    • Accounting processes
    • Financial analysis
    • Revenue cycle fundamentals
  • Be approachable and available-serving as a resource and problem-solver.


Cross-Functional Partnership

  • 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.


JOB 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.
  • Hybrid work environment, with office in Bala Cynwyd and regional travel required.

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