Healthcare Finance & Accounting Director

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Retreat seeks a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead the organization’s accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting. This leader manages the monthly and annual close, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and internal controls while developing the accounting staff.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, process reliability, and cross‑functional collaboration with leaders across the organization to strengthen controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field required; equivalent experience considered.
• CPA, CMA, or master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience including leading a close.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Healthcare accounting or hospital environment experience highly valued.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close, ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Manage accounting staff, develop talent, and ensure cross‑functional collaboration.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls across the department.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions across leadership.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cash management

Audits

Excel (advanced)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CMA

Master's degree

Tools

Meditech

ERP/financial systems

General ledger software

Job description

Brattleboro Retreat seeks a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead the organization’s accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting. This leader manages the monthly and annual close, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and internal controls while developing the accounting staff.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, process reliability, and cross‑functional collaboration with leaders across the organization to strengthen controls