Regional Finance Director — Growth & Profitability

Life Care Services-US; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits & vacation time

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Travel 25–50%

Job summary

Life Care Services (LCS) seeks a Regional Finance Director to lead a portfolio of senior-focused communities, driving profitability and sustainable performance through deep financial insight and strategic guidance. This role partners with regional leaders to identify improvements and is the primary conduit between regions and COE for standards and best practices.

You’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital investment decisions, liaising with owners, boards, and executive teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or analytical roles.
• Ability to translate financial data into operational action.
• Ability to operate independently and handle ambiguity during community or regional issues.
• Experience presenting to executive teams, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and BI tools.

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.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Data Analytics

BI Tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Life Care Services (LCS) seeks a Regional Finance Director to lead a portfolio of senior-focused communities, driving profitability and sustainable performance through deep financial insight and strategic guidance. This role partners with regional leaders to identify improvements and is the primary conduit between regions and COE for standards and best practices.

You’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital investment decisions, liaising with owners, boards, and executive teams