Manager 2, Finance

Easterseals Southern California; California; On-site; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California seeks a senior finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. You will drive financial strategy in partnership with clinical, administrative, and executive teams to sustain organizational health and service quality.

You will evaluate subcontractor rates, perform cost/benefit analyses, and mentor the finance team, ensuring robust internal controls and accurate financial modeling for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of financial management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare.
• Proficiency with financial software (GreatPlains, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, QuickBooks, Excel).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.
• Forecast revenue/expenditures with department heads and adjust plans as needed.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and performance analyses.
• Lead finance staff and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses and evaluate subcontractor rate strategies.
• Support internal/external audits with accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Excel

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Master’s/MBA preferred

Tools

GreatPlains

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

Development of the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting. Provide strategic financial insights, and lead a team to maintain efficient and accurate financial operations. Work closely with clinical, administrative, and executive teams to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Responsible for evaluating subcontractor rate increase requests and determining feasible adjustments based on financial impact and service value.

Starting Salary Range: $119,000k - 149,000k / yr.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Development of the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting. Provide strategic financial insights, and lead a team to maintain efficient and accurate financial operations. Work closely with clinical, administrative, and executive teams to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Responsible for evaluating subcontractor rate increase requests and determining feasible adjustments based on financial impact and service value.

Essential Function

• Develop, implement, and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the organization.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast revenue and expenditures based on historical data, patient volume trends, and regulatory changes.
• Monitor budget performance and identify areas of financial improvement.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Prepares and delivers monthly financial performance analyses for Autism Services highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze variances, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support strategic decision-making.
• Present financial results and insights to senior management and stakeholders. Develops and maintains the preliminary annual budget for Autism Services using historical data, trend analysis, and current business goals and works with AS staff to finalize budget.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for new services, equipment, and technology.
• Evaluate rate strategies, service line profitability, and resource utilization. Evaluates subcontractor rate increase requests and determines feasible adjustments based on financial impact and service value.
• Conducts in-depth rate analysis to determine appropriate subcontractor compensation, balancing profitability with market competitiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g. GreatPlains, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, QuickBooks, Excel).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices. Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, billing, accounts payable and receivable functions and pertaining processes.
• Experience training and mentoring others. Ability to foster teamwork.
• Highly organized, with analytical thinking, mathematical, and accounting skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented.
• Expertise with accounting and billing software or systems, and third party software vendors. Experience working with health records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Advanced Excel and budgeting software skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively, including developing and facilitating presentations and recommendations for team, corporate and service line leadership.
• Experience performing ad-hoc financial analysis, including identifying client needs, gathering relevant information from appropriate stakeholders, and presenting information to management.
• Experience performing cost/benefit analysis, Net Present Value (NPV) analysis, and assessing financial forecasts.
• Experience developing, validating, and communicating statistical and financial models, as well as ensuring the accuracy and integrity of findings and recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, used to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals or groups; and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and engage in continuous learning.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and resolving moderate issues under rigid time constraints.
• Ability to maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-30 lbs.

Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day

Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day

Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day

Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing

Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint

Travel: none

Environmental Exposure: None