Description
Position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, and hazardous chemicals.
HCF Management, Inc.
Job Title: Vice President – Finance & Accounting
Reports to: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Administration
Introduction: HCF believes each employee makes a significant contribution to the quality of life of our residents and the success of the organization. Employee contributions are not limited by assigned job responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline essential functions, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee to the responsibilities identified. HCF expects that everyone will be flexible in offering their services to ensure the highest quality care for our residents.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and investments. This role ensures financial integrity, drives performance, and supports the organization’s mission through sound fiscal management and data-driven decision making.
Essential Functions: Because HCF exists to care for residents, regular attendance and punctuality are essential for delivering quality care.
Commitment to HCF Family of Companies Vision, Values, and Purpose: A successful candidate must be in good physical condition as the position requires the ability to stand on one’s feet throughout the day, as well as push, pull, move and/or lift repetitively a minimum of 10 pounds up to greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
-Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment, and can harmoniously work with others.
-Must demonstrate leadership ability to act and achieve results through others.
-Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
Position Responsibilities: This position develops and executes financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth initiatives.
-Advises the President and HCF Board of Directors on financial planning, risk management, and capital structure.
-Leads long-range financial planning and scenario modeling for expansion, acquisitions, and new service lines.
-Oversees all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and financial reporting.
-Manages the HCF Family of Companies investment accounts to properly align with the ongoing financial needs of the organization.
-Ensures timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
-Manages cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions.
-Leads the annual budgeting process across all departments and facilities.
-Implements rolling forecasts and variance analysis to monitor performance and identify opportunities.
-Ensures compliance with GAAP, federal/state regulations, and industry-specific financial requirements.
-Participates in monthly Executive, Management, Operations, and Board of Directors meetings.
-Maintains robust internal controls and audit readiness.
-Interacts regularly with external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory agencies, and banking partner representatives.
-Ensures compliance with HCF operational and administrative policies and procedures.
-Builds and mentors a high-performing Finance and Accounting team.
-Fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement in the Finance and Accounting department.
-Collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, HR, IT and Clinical Leadership to drive business results.
-Assumes responsibility for maintaining his/her professional competence.
-All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Graduation from a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline (Master’s Degree or CPA preferred). Ten (10) years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in healthcare or senior living. Extensive understanding of healthcare reimbursement models, Medicare/Medicaid, and cost reporting. Proven track record in financial strategy, operational efficiency, and team development. Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills, as well as experience with ERP systems and financial analytics tools.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct supervisory responsibility for VP of Reimbursement, Controller, Revenue Cycle Manager, Treasury Analyst, and Director of Taxation, as well as general oversight for all other staff members in the Accounting and Finance departments.
Personal Appearance: You must keep yourself neat, clean, and well-groomed. Must wear appropriate business attire and ensure its neatness and cleanliness.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfil the essential functions of the job.
