Strategic Finance & Operations Manager

Specialized Dental Partners; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Dental Partners seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee monthly accounting and finance activities for their division. The manager will supervise the month-end close process and oversee the preparation of monthly operating reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

The role involves leading accounting staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment, ensuring internal controls, and driving process improvements while collaborating with leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excel formulas experience (VLookup, pivot tables, ad hoc financial modeling).
• Familiarity with general ledger / accounting software (Sage Intacct is a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology to collect, manipulate data, determine significant findings, and clearly present information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of accounting and finance in a fast-paced growing healthcare environment.
• Oversees the month-end close process and leads the accounting team to provide accurate and timely data.
• Oversees the preparation and review of forecasts, budgets, and financial statements.
• Provides support to the operations team so they can make timely, impactful decisions.
• Analyzes general ledger variances and suggests corrective action to meet financial objectives.
• Develops action plans, proposes efficiency improvements, and identifies opportunities for cost reductions for their division.
• Reviews revenue and expenses, analyzes financial data, prepares ad hoc reports, maintains internal controls and other best practices, and reports activity to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervises and mentors accounting staff and seniors, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training programs, and identifying training needs.
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Performs regular analysis of business outcomes vs prior period actuals and budget.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of various business processes in order to improve and support business processes and activities.

Skills

Excel advanced

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialized Dental Partners seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee monthly accounting and finance activities for their division. The manager will supervise the month-end close process and oversee the preparation of monthly operating reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

The role involves leading accounting staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment, ensuring internal controls, and driving process improvements while collaborating with leadership across the organization.