Finance Director

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Finance Director to lead accounting, reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. The role offers direct exposure to executive decision-makers and a chance to shape organizational growth and financial controls.

The position requires a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls, with progressive leadership experience in healthcare or nonprofit settings preferred. On-site role with long-term career potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Healthcare, nonprofit or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls.
• Experience managing accounting and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial and operational initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

• Join an established, community-focused healthcare organization serving the Central Valley.
• Take on a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive decision-makers.
• Influence financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop accounting and finance functions across the organization.
• Opportunity to strengthen processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Stable industry with meaningful impact on the communities it serves.
• Broad scope of responsibility that combines strategic and operational finance leadership.
• Competitive compensation package and long-term career growth potential.
• Collaborative leadership environment where finance plays a key role in business decisions.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Salary: $135,000 - $170,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an established, community-focused healthcare organization serving the Central Valley.
• Take on a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive decision-makers.
• Influence financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop accounting and finance functions across the organization.
• Opportunity to strengthen processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Stable industry with meaningful impact on the communities it serves.
• Broad scope of responsibility that combines strategic and operational finance leadership.
• Competitive compensation package and long-term career growth potential.
• Collaborative leadership environment where finance plays a key role in business decisions.

Key Responsibilities For The Finance Director

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial and operational initiatives.

Qualifications For The Finance Director

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Healthcare, managed care, nonprofit, or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing accounting and finance teams.