VP, Financial Operations

Description Axia Women's Health is the nation’s largest community-based, integrated women's health network in the country serving women throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky. At its core, Axia Women’s Health is a community of over 400 providers across nearly 150 locations committed to providing a more caring, connected, and progressive health care experience for women. Its rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN care, breast health, high-risk pregnancy care, urogynecology care, behavioral health, and fertility. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives. Axia Women’s Health has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice for Women’s Health by Castle Connolly and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years. Learn more at www.axiawh.com . The Vice President of Financial Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis across the organization. Serving as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, this role provides financial insights that drive operational performance, strategic decision-making, and sustainable growth. The VP of Financial Operations will lead the organization's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, support mergers and acquisitions, and continuously enhance financial processes, systems, and analytics to improve organizational performance. Essential Functions: Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Lead the organization's annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long-range financial planning processes. Develop and maintain complex financial models, including three-statement models, cash flow forecasts, scenario analyses, and strategic planning models. Deliver meaningful variance analyses and forward-looking financial insights to support executive decision-making. Partner with operational, clinical, and corporate leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and align financial plans with organizational priorities. Monitor organizational performance against internal KPIs and external market benchmarks. Financial Reporting & Executive Communications Lead preparation and delivery of Board, Private Equity Sponsor, executive leadership, and lender reporting packages, ensuring accurate, concise, and actionable financial narratives. Ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy across all internal and external financial reporting. Prepare executive presentations and financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and business planning. Revenue & Financial Performance Oversee revenue recognition activities, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and alignment with healthcare reimbursement models. Oversee the Accounts Receivable subledger and partner with the Controller to reconcile activity to the General Ledger. Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and Operations leaders to monitor revenue trends, profitability, and financial performance. Analyze cash flow, operating expenses, and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. Strategic Business Partnership Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operational and corporate leaders by translating financial data into actionable business insights. Research industry trends, market conditions, and economic factors that may impact organizational performance. Assist leaders in evaluating financial trade-offs, investment opportunities, and operational improvement initiatives. Partner closely with the Analytics and Information Technology teams to ensure financial reporting systems, data integrity, and analytical tools effectively support business needs and organizational growth. Mergers & Acquisitions Support financial due diligence for acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives. Prepare pro forma financial analyses and purchase accounting adjustments for reporting purposes. Lead finance integration efforts for acquired organizations, ensuring seamless incorporation into financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish and execute standardized financial integration processes. Compensation & Performance Reporting Lead reporting and consolidation of physician and variable compensation programs, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Partner with business leaders to support compensation-related financial analyses and reporting requirements. Leadership & Process Improvement Build collaborative relationships across Finance, Operations, Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Information Technology, and other corporate functions. Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Evaluate and enhance financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality. Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools to meet the needs of a growing organization. Supervisory Responsibilities Lead and develop members of the finance team Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development to direct reports Ensure the team is appropriately structured and equipped to support the organization's evolving planning and reporting needs Skills: Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational outcomes Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills Executive-level communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information. Strong understanding of healthcare financial operations, revenue cycle, and key performance indicators. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence business decisions. Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms preferred. Experience working with enterprise financial systems and reporting technologies. Collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. Experience and Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred. Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related finance leadership roles. Experience within healthcare, private equity-backed organizations, or multi-site service organizations strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance professionals and cross-functional initiatives. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. Experience supporting lender reporting, cash flow forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, and post-acquisition financial integration preferred. Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization and drive strategic financial decision-making. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Full Time Benefits Summary Full time benefit-eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire 401(k) with company match Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance Axia-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law Access to discount on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Works Perks Program Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA w/ employer contribution, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more! At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.