SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
OVERVIEW
A large, mission-driven healthcare organization in the Seattle area is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to join its leadership team. This position will serve as a strategic and operational finance leader responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, operational finance support, and organizational financial performance initiatives across a complex healthcare environment.
The Senior Director of Finance will partner closely with executive leadership, accounting, operations, and department leaders to support financial sustainability, improve reporting visibility, strengthen processes, and help guide long-term organizational strategy.
This is a highly visible leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic finance leadership with operational partnership and process improvement initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis activities
Partner with executive leadership and operational teams to support strategic financial decision-making
Develop and present financial reporting, operational analysis, and business insights to leadership teams
Translate complex financial information into clear operational recommendations for non-financial stakeholders
Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting workflows, controls, and operational visibility
Support long-term financial planning, organizational growth initiatives, and financial sustainability efforts
Collaborate cross-functionally across accounting, operations, clinical leadership, and administrative teams
Assist with strengthening financial policies, internal controls, and reporting processes
Participate in strategic projects and operational initiatives impacting organizational performance
Support leadership presentations, board-level materials, and executive reporting as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
10+ years of progressive finance and operational leadership experience
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and operational analysis
Experience supporting executive leadership and influencing organizational decision-making
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and process improvement efforts
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
CPA, MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential preferred
Healthcare, nonprofit, or regulated industry experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting executive committees, boards, or senior leadership presentations preferred
Familiarity with reimbursement models, operational finance, and complex organizational structures is a plus
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Hybrid Seattle-area opportunity
High-visibility leadership role reporting into executive finance leadership
Mission-driven organization with long-term community impact
Strong compensation package with comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to help shape financial operations and long-term organizational strategy within a growing and operationally complex environment