VP​/Director of Finance

Strategic Finance Leader

We are looking for a strategic finance leader to oversee financial management and administrative operations for the organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, guiding budgeting, reporting, compliance, and operational improvements that support sustainable growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in complex, multi-program environments and can translate financial data into clear insights for leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization's finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, sound fiscal management, and strong operational oversight.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape financial plans that advance long-term stability, organizational growth, and mission-focused outcomes.
• Evaluate financial results across departments, programs, and geographic areas to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting activities, audit readiness efforts, and ongoing financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Build and refine reporting tools that provide visibility into revenue, expenditures, labor costs, cash position, and overall business performance.
• Oversee technology-related coordination by working with system providers and internal stakeholders to improve financial and administrative workflows.
• Partner with teams across operations, human resources, billing, quality, and program leadership to strengthen compliance, communication, and accountability.
• Guide managers and regional leaders on financial expectations, purchasing practices, reporting standards, and administrative procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors, banking partners, consultants, vendors, funders, and other external financial stakeholders.