Vice President - Finance

Empath Health; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Finance, CPA, to partner with our CFO in directing the strategic financial operations of a mission-driven healthcare system. This leader will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, optimizing performance, and guiding growth initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings extensive executive healthcare finance experience—preferably in hospice, home health, or a large health system—and a strong track record in growth, M&A

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA is required; Master’s in Business or Healthcare Admin preferred.
• Extensive executive-level healthcare finance experience with hospice, home health, or large health systems.
• Track record of leading finance Operations in organizations of $750-$1B+ size with growth and M&A.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across accounting, budgeting, cash management, receivables, A/P, payroll, and reporting.
• Lead a large finance organization (~4 direct reports, ~100 indirect) through restructuring and future-state design during the first six months.
• Deliver timely, board-ready analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Oversee GAAP compliance, regulatory standards, internal controls, and all reporting requirements.
• Direct and support financial operations during growth, including M&A activity and integration of new service lines.
• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership on strategic initiatives, long-term planning, and priorities.

Education

CPA

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Empath Health is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Finance, CPA that will work closely with our CFO to help direct the strategic financial operations of the organization. This individual will be a mission‑driven financial executive with deep healthcare leadership experience—ideally in hospice, home health, or a large health system and will serve as our next Vice President of Finance. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading finance functions within complex, $1B+ healthcare organizations and has a strong track record navigating growth, M&A activity, and organizational change. This highly visible role requires exceptional executive presence, the ability to present confidently to the Board, and the capability to serve as a potential successor to the CFO. This leader will play a critical role in shaping Empath Health’s financial strategy, operational excellence, and future growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic financial leadership across accounting, budgeting, cash management, receivables, A/P, payroll, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with Empath’s mission and organizational goals.
• Lead a large, multi‑layered finance organization (4 direct reports, ~100 indirect) through ongoing restructuring, optimization, and future‑state team design during the first six months.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial analyses, forecasts, and Board‑ready presentations; offer insights and recommendations that support executive decision‑making.
• Oversee compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, internal controls, and all federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Direct and support financial operations during significant organizational growth, including M&A activity and integration of new service lines.
• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on strategic initiatives, long‑term planning, and organizational priorities.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• CPA Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA required. Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration preferred. Experience with Finance, Accounting, Receivables, A/P, Payroll etc.
• Extensive executive‑level healthcare finance experience with proven leadership in hospice, home health, or large health systems. Healthcare experience required.
• Track record of leading finance operations in organizations of $750-$1 billion+ in size, with experience navigating large‑scale growth, M&A activity, and organizational change. Demonstrated success building and leading large teams, including multi‑layered structures with significant indirect reporting lines.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with the Board, senior leadership, and cross‑functional teams.
• On-site/Hybrid. This role will require regular reporting to our main offices in the Tampa Bay and/or Bradenton/Sarasota areas.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non‑discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail].

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