VP/Director of Finance

Robert Half • Metairie, LA • 6h ago

Description 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.

For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. Thank you for your interst in Robert Half.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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