Manager , Finance

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

Development of the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting. Provide strategic financial insights, and lead a team to maintain efficient and accurate financial operations. Work closely with clinical, administrative, and executive teams to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Responsible for evaluating subcontractor rate increase requests and determining feasible adjustments based on financial impact and service value.

Starting Salary Range: $119,000k - 149,000k / yr.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Development of the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting. Provide strategic financial insights, and lead a team to maintain efficient and accurate financial operations. Work closely with clinical, administrative, and executive teams to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Responsible for evaluating subcontractor rate increase requests and determining feasible adjustments based on financial impact and service value.

• Develop, implement, and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the organization.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast revenue and expenditures based on historical data, patient volume trends, and regulatory changes.
• Monitor budget performance and identify areas of financial improvement.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Prepares and delivers monthly financial performance analyses for Autism Services highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze variances, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support strategic decision-making.
• Present financial results and insights to senior management and stakeholders. Develops and maintains the preliminary annual budget for Autism Services using historical data, trend analysis, and current business goals and works with AS staff to finalize budget.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for new services, equipment, and technology.
• Evaluate rate strategies, service line profitability, and resource utilization. Evaluates subcontractor rate increase requests and determines feasible adjustments based on financial impact and service value.
• Conducts in-depth rate analysis to determine appropriate subcontractor compensation, balancing profitability with market competitiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Great Plains, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Quick Books, Excel).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices. Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, billing, accounts payable and receivable functions and pertaining processes.
• Experience training and mentoring others. Ability to foster…