Finance Director-Client Opening LO Eye

At L.O. Eye Care we are dedicated to enhancing quality of life through exceptional patient care. For more than 50 years we have delivered leading-edge medical and surgical eye care grounded in clinical excellence innovation and integrity. As we continue to grow we are seeking a Finance Director to serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO executive leadership team and physician shareholders. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is passionate about driving organizational success through sound financial stewardship strategic planning and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Finance Director serves as the organizations senior financial leader responsible for driving financial strategy operational performance and sustainable growth across a growing multi-site healthcare practice. This role combines financial leadership business partnership and team development to support sound decision-making and advance the organizations long-term objectives.

Working closely with executive clinical and operational leaders the Finance Director provides financial insights business analysis and strategic recommendations that help optimize organizational performance and support future growth of the Practice. This leader will play a key role in guiding financial operations developing talent and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative finance professional who can balance day-to-day financial oversight with long-term planning and business partnership. This is a fully onsite position based in our Grand Ledge Michigan office. Preference will be given to candidates located within the Mid-Michigan region.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the CEO and serves as a trusted financial advisor to the leadership team providing insights and recommendations that support organizational objectives operational performance and growth initiatives.
• Lead the annual budgeting forecasting financial planning and performance management processes.
• Oversee accounting and financial operations including financial reporting cash management payroll oversight accounts payable accounts receivable and internal controls.
• Develop financial models analyses and business cases to support strategic initiatives operational improvements capital investments and growth opportunities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) dashboards and reporting tools to measure organizational performance and support decision-making.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency profitability and financial performance.
• Manage banking relationships audits tax compliance and financial risk management activities.
• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational growth initiatives process improvement efforts technology implementations and special projects.
• Participate as an active member of the leadership team contributing to strategic planning business decisions and organizational success.
• Occasional travel to company locations may be required generally up to 25%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Economics or a related field.
• Minimum of six years of progressive experience in finance accounting financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or related business leadership roles including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams projects or key business functions.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting forecasting financial analysis financial reporting and performance management.
• Experience presenting financial information and business recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and accounting ERP or financial management systems.
• Strong analytical problem-solving organizational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA MBA MHA or other relevant professional certification or advanced degree.
• Experience within healthcare professional services multi-site organizations or other service-focused industries.
• Knowledge of revenue cycle operations reimbursement processes or related operational finance functions.
• Experience supporting organizational growth operational improvement initiatives or business transformation efforts.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial management systems.
• Familiarity with financial modeling profitability analysis and business intelligence tools.

Ideal Characteristics:

• A strategic thinker who can balance operational responsibilities with long-term planning.
• A collaborative leader who builds strong partnerships across departments and levels of the organization.
• An analytical and solutions-oriented professional who uses data to drive decision-making and improve performance.
• An effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic growing organization.
• Committed to integrity accountability and sound business judgment.
• Focused on developing people improving processes and driving organizational success.
• Proactive resourceful and motivated by continuous improvement.

Why Join L.O. Eye Care

At L.O. Eye Care your work has a direct impact on our ability to deliver exceptional care to patients throughout the communities we serve. As a key member of our leadership team you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions strengthen financial performance develop high-performing teams and contribute to the continued growth and success of an organization with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and integrity.

We additionally offer:

• Modern Tools: Leverage advanced systems and analytics to drive efficiency
• Competitive Compensation: $150000 to $170000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental vision 401(k) with match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays

It is the policy of L.O. Eye Care and its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment including but not limited to recruiting employment placement promotion transfer demotion reduction of workforce and termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation selection for training the use of all facilities and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate if applicable.