Director of Finance

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