Vice President of Finance

Bridgeway; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeway is seeking a Vice President of Finance in Galesburg, IL to lead the finance and accounting functions, ensuring financial stability and long-term growth. The role includes oversight of accounting, budgeting, reporting, payroll, and revenue cycle operations, partnering with the executive team on strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include developing long-term financial objectives, providing timely analyses, and maintaining internal controls in line with GAAP and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 10 years in accounting including A/R, A/P, payroll, financial statements and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of short- and long-term financial objectives.
• Provide timely analysis of budgets, trends and forecasts for credibility of the Finance group.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive job cost system and advise on program impact.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, consolidation and reporting to the Company.
• Ensure internal controls per GAAP and regulatory laws for tax and reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for Revenue Cycle to improve billing and reimbursement and reduce denials.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting

Job description

Vice President of Finance

Position Type: Full Time
Location: Galesburg, IL 61401
Salary Range: $135,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year

Join Bridgeway! We seek a Vice President of Finance that shares our vision in providing quality services, empowering those we serve, and finding solutions.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for Bridgeway’s finance and accounting functions. This position oversees accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, revenue cycle operations, and internal controls while partnering with the executive team to support the organization’s mission, financial stability, and long‑term growth. The Vice President of Finance also provides executive oversight of the Revenue Cycle department to optimize reimbursement, strengthen cash flow, and ensure compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long‑term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands‑on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long‑range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgeting, consolidation and reporting to the Company.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Establish credibility through the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for the Revenue Cycle department, partnering with department leadership to improve billing accuracy, accelerate collections, maximize reimbursement, reduce denials, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure compliance with all payer, state, and federal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalent experience is a minimum of 10 years working experience in all areas of accounting, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll, Financial Statements, reporting to agencies, management and boards, and preparing for annual audits.
• Preferred experience overseeing healthcare or behavioral health revenue cycle operations, including commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare managed‑care billing, and reimbursement processes.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between the Galesburg and Macomb offices, with occasional travel to other Bridgeway locations as business needs require.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bridgeway is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Bridgeway to make Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) a reality for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, race, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, or unfavorable discharge from military services, and to prevent sexual harassment in employment.