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At L.O. Eye Care, we are dedicated to enhancing quality of life through exceptional patient care. For more than 50 years, we have delivered leading-edge medical and surgical eye care grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and integrity. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Finance Director to serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, executive leadership team, and physician shareholders. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is passionate about driving organizational success through sound financial stewardship, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Finance Director serves as the organization's senior financial leader, responsible for driving financial strategy, operational performance, and sustainable growth across a growing multi-site healthcare practice. This role combines financial leadership, business partnership, and team development to support sound decision-making and advance the organization's long-term objectives.

Working closely with executive, clinical, and operational leaders, the Finance Director provides financial insights, business analysis, and strategic recommendations that help optimize organizational performance and support future growth of the Practice. This leader will play a key role in guiding financial operations, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative finance professional who can balance day-to-day financial oversight with long-term planning and business partnership. This is a fully onsite position based in our Grand Ledge, Michigan office. Preference will be given to candidates located within the Mid-Michigan region.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the CEO and serves as a trusted financial advisor to the leadership team, providing insights and recommendations that support organizational objectives, operational performance, and growth initiatives.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management processes.
• Oversee accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, cash management, payroll oversight, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Develop financial models, analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives, operational improvements, capital investments, and growth opportunities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting tools to measure organizational performance and support decision-making.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and financial performance.
• Manage banking relationships, audits, tax compliance, and financial risk management activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, process improvement efforts, technology implementations, and special projects.
• Participate as an active member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, business decisions, and organizational success.
• Occasional travel to company locations may be required, generally up to 25%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of six years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or related business leadership roles, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, projects, or key business functions.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial reporting, and performance management.
• Experience presenting financial information and business recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and accounting, ERP, or financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, MHA, or other relevant professional certification or advanced degree.
• Experience within healthcare, professional services, multi-site organizations, or other service-focused industries.
• Knowledge of revenue cycle operations, reimbursement processes, or related operational finance functions.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, operational improvement initiatives, or business transformation efforts.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial management systems.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, profitability analysis, and business intelligence tools.

Ideal Characteristics:

• A strategic thinker who can balance operational responsibilities with long-term planning.
• A collaborative leader who builds strong partnerships across departments and levels of the organization.
• An analytical and solutions-oriented professional who uses data to drive decision-making and improve performance.
• An effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organization.
• Committed to integrity, accountability, and sound business judgment.
• Focused on developing people, improving processes, and driving organizational success.
• Proactive, resourceful, and motivated by continuous improvement.

Why Join L.O. Eye Care?

At L.O. Eye Care, your work has a direct impact on our ability to deliver exceptional care to patients throughout the communities we serve. As a key member of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, strengthen financial performance, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to the continued growth and success of an organization with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and integrity.

We additionally offer:

• Modern Tools: Leverage advanced systems and analytics to drive efficiency
• Competitive Compensation: $150,000 to $170,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays

It is the policy of L.O. Eye Care and its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate if applicable.