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Director of FinanceBrightPath • Saint Paul, MN, US
Director of Finance

Director of Finance

BrightPath • Saint Paul, MN, US
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Director Of Finance

BrightPath provides high-quality residential and community-based services for individuals with disabilities. As we scale toward $30M+ in annual revenue, we are building a modern finance function that supports operational excellence, strong margins, rapid admissions, and data-driven decision-making.

We are seeking a Finance Director to lead all financial operations and build the infrastructure needed to support our organizational growth. This is a CFO-track role for a hands-on leader who can operate strategically while executing at a detailed, tactical level.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance oversees all finance and accounting functions at BrightPath, including :

  • Full-cycle accounting & bookkeeping
  • Month-end close
  • Financial reporting & variance analysis
  • FP&A, forecasting & budgeting
  • Rate-exception financial modeling
  • Expense control & internal policies
  • Financial systems, SOPs, and scalable workflows

This role ensures accuracy, predictability, and discipline across the financial function while preparing the organization for continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

A. Full-Cycle Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial classifications
  • Manage month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reclasses, reconciliations)
  • Maintain depreciation, prepaid, and accrual schedules
  • Oversee AP / AR, vendor management, credit card workflows, and documentation
  • Ensure accurate expense allocation and audit-ready financials
  • B. Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis

  • Produce monthly P&L statements by site, service line, and consolidated
  • Deliver BvA reporting, margin analysis, and actionable insights
  • Lead monthly financial review meetings with department leaders
  • Maintain dashboards and performance scorecards
  • C. FP&A, Forecasting & Strategic Finance

  • Maintain 1224 month forecasts for revenue, labor, margins, and cash flow
  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecast cycles
  • Build labor efficiency, staffing, and census / admissions models
  • Conduct scenario planning and cost optimization analysis
  • D. Rate Exception Financial Modeling

  • Build resident-level P&L models for rate exception clients
  • Ensure accurate allocation of payroll, expenses, and GL-only transactions
  • Manage revenue timing, adjustments, and cost-driver alignment
  • Support rate justifications, appeals, and renewals
  • E. Expense Control & Financial Policies

  • Own and enforce the Expense Approval Framework
  • Maintain internal financial controls and staff compliance
  • Conduct quarterly internal audits across AP, payroll, and expense coding
  • Analyze vendor spend for cost-savings opportunities
  • F. Leadership & Team Development

  • Supervise the BillingAccounting Specialist with a high standard of accuracy
  • Train leaders on budgeting, P&L literacy, and financial accountability
  • Build financial SOPs and scalable systems for long-term organizational growth
  • G. Organizational Impact

  • Support accurate pricing, margin management, and staffing models
  • Influence admissions forecasting, revenue velocity, and site expansion
  • Serve as a financial partner to the Executive Director and Leadership Team
  • Qualifications

    Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • 510+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
  • Previous ownership of the month-end close process
  • Supervisory experience (billing, AP / AR, or accounting staff)
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling skills
  • Strong understanding of accrual accounting
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Preferred

  • CPA, CMA, or MBA
  • Experience in healthcare, HCBS, Medicaid waiver billing, or multi-site operations
  • Background in building financial systems from the ground up
  • Forecasting, budgeting, and FP&A experience
  • Familiarity with EOS (Scorecards, Rocks, L10s)
  • Success Metrics

  • Month-end close : ?10 days
  • Financial accuracy : ?98%
  • Forecast variance : ?10%
  • Strong margins and labor efficiency driven by accurate modeling
  • Expense control compliance : ?95%
  • Leadership adoption of P&L accountability
  • Why Join BrightPath

    This is a rare opportunity to :

  • Build a finance department from scratch
  • Establish CFO-level systems inside a high-growth organization
  • Directly influence financial and operational performance
  • Shape BrightPath's long-term strategy, scalability, and impact
  • If you are a mission-driven leader who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

    BrightPath LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BrightPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide a positive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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