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Finance Director

Western Health Advantage, Sacramento, CA, United States


Department:

Finance Status:

Full-Time, Exempt Location:

Hybrid Travel:

Occasional Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 Annually plus potential bonus "Our purpose is strong, our impact is lasting, join us on the journey" Western Health Advantage

Lead Financial Strategy That Supports Organizational Success Western Health Advantage is seeking a strategic and experienced

Finance Director

to help drive the financial strength and long‑term success of the organization. In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Finance team to oversee core financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and support organizational planning and performance.

This role is ideal for a finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with collaborative leadership, operational insight, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do As Finance Director, you will oversee financial operations and partner with leadership across the organization to support sound decision‑making and financial stewardship. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the CFO in developing and executing organizational strategies, financial plans, and the annual budget

Reviewing and analyzing departmental and organizational performance against targets, KPIs, and business objectives

Collaborating with executive leadership to develop and implement plans to address performance gaps and achieve business goals

Aligning and documenting departmental priorities, goals, and objectives on a quarterly and monthly basis

Representing the Finance department by presenting financial performance, project updates, and analysis to internal and external stakeholders

Supporting the CFO in developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships

Managing departmental staffing plans and overseeing hiring, training, supervision, and performance management in partnership with Human Resources

Maintaining high performance standards through regular communication, coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations

Promoting ongoing professional development for Finance staff and maintaining personal professional growth

Overseeing all financial accounting, reporting, and financial statement operations in accordance with GAAP and statutory standards

Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

Managing treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, and investment accounts in collaboration with investment advisors

Coordinating all external financial audits, including preparation of audited financial statements and auditor‑requested schedules

Overseeing preparation and coordination of IRS Form 990, year‑end 1099s, and 1095s, and serving as a key contact with tax preparers and the IRS

Coordinating annual rating reviews with A.M. Best

Overseeing internal audit activities across eligibility, groups, providers, claims, accounts payable, and payroll

Ensuring financial data security and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Establishing guidelines for budgeting and forecasting and preparing the annual administrative budget with the CFO and department leaders

Promoting and enforcing WHA privacy and information security policies, including ensuring staff training and compliance

Performing special projects and additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a finance leader with deep accounting knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and experience operating in a regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

Extensive experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Demonstrated experience managing teams, setting performance expectations, and developing staff

Experience coordinating external audits and working with regulatory bodies

Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams

Strong commitment to data security, compliance, and ethical financial practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in healthcare or health plan environments

Experience working with nonprofit or regulated organizations

Familiarity with IRS Form 990, statutory reporting, and rating agency reviews (e.g., A.M. Best)

Why Join Western Health Advantage? At Western Health Advantage, the Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring organizational stability, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. As Finance Director, you’ll have the opportunity to influence key financial decisions, mentor a high‑performing team, and partner closely with executive leadership to support the mission and long‑term success of the organization.

Western Health Advantage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities

to employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other basis made unlawful by federal or state law.

Western Health Advantage values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. Collaborating with the best and the brightest means a dynamic, fulfilling work experience for you — and excellent customer service for our members.

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