Director of Finance

Shepeard Community Blood Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepeard Community Blood Center in Georgia seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead the financial, operational, and administrative activities of the organization. This executive role emphasizes financial stewardship, risk management, and supporting organizational growth with a strategic mindset.

You will direct all financial operations, prepare reports for management and regulators, oversee budgeting and audits, and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years of management experience. Healthcare nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all financial operations including accounting, payroll, budgeting, asset management, and audits.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with government and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proactively monitor investments, assess risk, and identify opportunities.
• Analyze financial trends to advise senior leadership and support budgeting.
• Develop and implement internal controls and annual audits.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to meet organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead the financial, operational, and administrative activities of our organization. This executive-level role is responsible for financial stewardship, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and supporting organizational growth. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Operations

• Direct all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, asset management, and audits.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and compliant financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all financial reporting requirements for government and regulatory authorities are met.
• Proactively monitor organizational investments, assessing risks and identifying opportunities.

Strategic & Tactical Planning

• Analyze financial trends and organizational data to provide informed recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the CEO in developing annual operating and capital budgets.
• Establish and maintain internal financial controls; coordinate annual financial audits.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with senior leaders to support strategic planning and organizational goals.
• Foster strong interdepartmental communication, integration, and continuous improvement.
• Address emerging issues related to business operations, personnel, materials, or systems.
• Meet or exceed established key performance indicators.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Regular activities may include standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, or twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs as needed.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based environment with climate control.
• Rare exposure to blood or blood products.
• Work may involve frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Evening, holidays, or weekend hours may occasionally be required.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Management reserves the right to revise the duties, responsibilities, and work hours as needed. This posting does not constitute an employment contract.