Regional Finance Director

Lake Seminole Square

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation time

Job summary

LCS in Des Moines, IA seeks a Regional Finance Director to guide financial performance across a portfolio of communities. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic ROI decisions, partnering with leadership to drive profitability and efficiency.

The role requires deep financial insight, disciplined governance, and collaboration with operations and executive teams. As a primary conduit between regional communities and COEs, you will ensure accurate reporting, issue escalation, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent years of experience.
8-10 years experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or analytical roles.
Ability to translate financial and operational data into operational action.
Ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity, and respond quickly during community or regional issues.
Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for complex portfolios.
Experience participating in or leading financial presentations to executive teams, boards, and external stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and using business intelligence tools to inform decision-making.
Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and audit best practices.
Strong ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive financial oversight for assigned communities, ensuring performance aligns with budget, financial goals, and cash management expectations.
Analyze financial results across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow to clearly explain performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Lead structured financial reviews with community, regional, and executive leadership; present results to senior leadership, Boards, and ownership groups as appropriate.
Translate variances into clear, documented action plans with defined owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes; monitor execution and elevate as needed.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, with strong understanding of the close cycle and accrual processes; raise accounting, system, or reporting issues to the appropriate COE.
Lead budgeting and forecasting strategy aligned to the annual business plan, partnering with Executive Directors, Department Heads, and Regional Teams.
Evaluate staffing changes and operational decisions through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Conduct frequent forecast reviews and provide forward‑looking insights and model updates to the Financial Planning COE.
Hold leaders accountable to budget commitments by reinforcing expectations and ensuring timely course correction when performance deviates from plan.
Evaluate capital expenditure requests and strategic investment initiatives, providing ROI analysis and recommendations to support disciplined capital allocation.
Develop deep understanding of community operations and regional priorities.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to Operations, Clinical, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing leadership.
Identify and help execute opportunities to improve efficiency, staffing effectiveness, pricing outcomes, and overall profitability.
Connect communities to COE resources (pricing, capital, analytics, accounting) to elevate decision quality and execution.
Navigate varying ownership and governance structures, including not‑for‑profit boards, third‑party owners, and company‑owned communities.
Reinforce financial governance, internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness.
Serve as Finance representative in complex discussions involving Boards, owners, residents, and internal stakeholders.
Approve financial qualifications, bad‑debt write‑offs, and other delegated financial decisions.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial storytelling

Cross-functional partnership

Analytical thinking

Operational levers (staffing, pricing,

Capital investment assessment

Internal controls & audit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial modeling

Data analytics

BI tools

Job description

The Regional Finance Director serves as the senior financial leader for a portfolio of communities with moderate complexity, acting as the face of financial performance for the Regional Team. This role drives profitability and sustainable performance through deep financial insight, strategic guidance, and strong cross‑functional partnership.

The Regional Finance Director possesses strong understanding of financial performance and the operational levers that drive results, including staffing, pricing, capital investment, and cash management. This role leads budgeting and forecasting strategy aligned to the annual business plan, partners closely with community and regional leaders to identify and execute improvement opportunities, and represents Finance in owner, board, and executive‑level discussions.

This role serves as the primary conduit between the Region/Community and Accounting & Finance Centers of Excellence, ensuring consistent application of standards, timely escalation of issues, and adoption of best practices.

Experience is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. Weprovideyouthe opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back,you’lllove working here. Our principles and hospitalitypromisesdefine our company culture. LCS employees can be foundparticipatingin volunteer activities, getting involved in ourcommitteesor collaborating with team members in ourinnovative workspace.You’llfind several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

WhatYou’llDo:

Provide comprehensive financial oversight for assigned communities, ensuring performance aligns with budget, financial goals, and cash management expectations.
Analyze financial results across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow to clearly explain performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Lead structured financial reviews with community, regional, and executive leadership; present results to senior leadership, Boards, and ownership groups as appropriate.
Translate variances into clear, documented action plans with defined owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes; monitor execution and elevate as needed.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, with strong understanding of the close cycle and accrual processes; raise accounting, system, or reporting issues to the appropriate COE.
Lead budgeting and forecasting strategy aligned to the annual business plan, partnering with Executive Directors, Department Heads, and Regional Teams.
Evaluate staffing changes and operational decisions through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Conduct frequent forecast reviews and provide forward‑looking insights and model updates to the Financial Planning COE.
Hold leaders accountable to budget commitments by reinforcing expectations and ensuring timely course correction when performance deviates from plan.
Evaluate capital expenditure requests and strategic investment initiatives, providing ROI analysis and recommendations to support disciplined capital allocation.
Develop deep understanding of community operations and regional priorities.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to Operations, Clinical, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing leadership.
Identify and help execute opportunities to improve efficiency, staffing effectiveness, pricing outcomes, and overall profitability.
Connect communities to COE resources (pricing, capital, analytics, accounting) to elevate decision quality and execution.
Navigate varying ownership and governance structures, including not‑for‑profit boards, third‑party owners, and company‑owned communities.
Reinforce financial governance, internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness.
Serve as Finance representative in complex discussions involving Boards, owners, residents, and internal stakeholders.
Approve financial qualifications, bad‑debt write‑offs, and other delegated financial decisions.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
8-10 years experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or analytical roles
Ability to translate financial and operational data into operational action
Ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity, and respond quickly during community or regional issues
Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for complex portfolios
Experience participating in or leading financial presentations to executive teams, boards, and external stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and using business intelligence tools to inform decision-making
Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and audit best practices
Strong ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders

WhyJoin Us?

Industry Leader.

Inclusive & collaborative culture.

Top Workplace USA.

Charity and community involvement.

Competitive pay, greatbenefitsand vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors.You’llsee this commitment in our people.They’retalented, dedicated professionals whotruly careabout residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity,honestyand transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources,establishingproven practices that lead to long‑term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 25-50%

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER.

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