Finance Operation Manager

guardianpharmacy; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is seeking a Financial Operations Manager in Gainesville, VA. You will drive financial health through oversight of billing, purchasing, and inventory, partnering with the Director and leadership to deliver timely insights and improve margins.

This role requires strong analytical skills, a proven leadership track record, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience; advanced degree may substitute for some experience.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician certification or ability to obtain trainee license (per state) preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial & billing operations, including credit cards, private pay, supplements, and collections.
• Prepare and analyze margin, pricing, and performance reports for leadership.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees on pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy operating system

Job description

Gainesville, Virginia, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Gainesville, Virginia.

Why Southern Pharmacy Services ?

Who We Are and What We're About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Financial Operations Manager

About the Role

The Financial Operations Manager is a key member of the local leadership team, helping drive the financial health and operational efficiency of the pharmacy. This role blends financial oversight, billing management, reporting and analysis, and team support to ensure the business runs smoothly and profitably.

You will serve as a trusted partner to the Director and management team - providing accurate, timely insights that inform decisions, improve margins, and strengthen operational performance. From managing billing workflows to overseeing purchasing and inventory performance, this role has meaningful impact across the business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and want to influence both financial outcomes and team success, this role offers a strong opportunity for growth and leadership.

What You'll Do

• Financial & Billing Operations
  • Oversee billing processes, including credit card, private pay, supplementals, and collections
  • Conduct weekly audits and assist with unpaid claims, invoices, and facility issue resolution
  • Perform data research and resolve medication, delivery, and billing discrepancies
  • Maintain key financial and operational reporting calendars
• Reporting & Business Analysis
  • Prepare and analyze reports related to margin management, pricing and overall performance
  • Support time-sensitive reporting requests for the Support Services team
  • Partner with the Director and leadership team on ad-hoc analysis and special projects
  • Manage quarterly reviews of purchasing, margin trends, and inventory performance
• Team & Operational Support
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new employees on pharmacy policies and procedures
  • Support facility events and general administrative initiatives
  • Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects to improve processes and outcomes

What You Bring

• Core Attributes
  • Strong Work Ethic & Integrity - Driven to excel with values aligned to a people-first culture
  • Leadership Ability - Capable of guiding projects to completion while fostering collaboration
  • Relationship Builder - Able to develop trust with business unit leadership and serve as a valued advisor
  • Strategic Thinker - Anticipates needs, prioritizes effectively, and manages competing deadlines
  • Analytical Problem Solver - Identifies root causes and develops practical, data-informed solutions
  • Team-Oriented Mindset - Works collaboratively and communicates clearly across all levels
• Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for some experience)
  • 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred
  • Pharmacy Technician certification or ability to obtain trainee license (per state) preferred
• Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
  • Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operating system experience preferred
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
• Compensation & Financial
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with company match
• Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
  • Dependent