Director of Finance-Augusta, GA in Augusta, Georgia at Walter L. Shepeard Community Blood Center

Help Drive Our Mission Forward

Are you a strategic financial leader who thrives on turning data into decisions and vision into results? We're looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join our leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of our organization.

This is more than a finance role. It's an opportunity to influence strategy, optimize operations, manage organizational resources, and help guide long-term growth. If you're a collaborative leader with a passion for excellence, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

As our Director of Finance, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. You'll lead critical financial functions, strengthen internal controls, identify opportunities for growth, and help drive strategic decisions that support our mission and long-term success.

What You'll Do

Lead Financial Operations

• Oversee all financial functions, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, asset management, and audits.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for leadership, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor organizational investments, evaluating risk while identifying opportunities for growth and sustainability.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable financial reporting requirements and regulations.

Shape Strategy and Organizational Success

• Analyze financial and operational data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner with the CEO to develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls to protect organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Lead the annual audit process and support ongoing financial transparency and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and maximize resources.

Provide Leadership Across the Organization

• Collaborate with senior leaders to support strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of communication, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Address emerging operational challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Monitor performance metrics and support efforts to meet or exceed key organizational objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the CEO and executive team with special projects and initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational success.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of progressive management experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.

Skills & Leadership Qualities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

What You'll Enjoy

• A meaningful leadership role with organization-wide impact.
• Opportunities to influence strategic direction and drive positive change.
• Collaboration with a dedicated and mission-focused leadership team.
• A professional environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to make a lasting contribution to the communities we serve.

Working Environment

• Primarily office-based in a climate-controlled environment.
• Occasional exposure to blood or blood products.
• Work may involve competing priorities, interruptions, and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Evening, holiday, or weekend availability may occasionally be required.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds when necessary.

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

If you're a strategic finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, building high-performing teams, and helping organizations grow and thrive, we invite you to apply today.

Join us and help shape the financial future of an organization dedicated to excellence, service, and community impact.