VP/Director of Finance

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or administrative leadership within nonprofit, healthcare, human services, government-funded, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated success in senior-level leadership or team management roles.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, internal controls, audit support, and compliance practices.
• Experience working with multi-site operations, Medicaid-funded services, or other complex funding structures is highly valued.
• Familiarity with financial systems, software platforms, technology vendors, or process improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to design practical policies, workflows, and reporting frameworks that improve organizational performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading and managing large-scale financial operations.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.

Skills

• Strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Financial modeling and forecasting.
• Internal controls and risk management.
• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Technology integration and process improvement.
• Leadership and team management.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$120,000 - $165,000 USD Per Yearly

Schedule

Ongoing / Full-Time

Contact

To apply, please contact Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. For confidential consideration, please reach out directly.

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