Company Overview

Sylvan Health is a venture-backed healthcare innovator, transforming care delivery by seamlessly integrating nutrition into primary and specialty care practices. Our unique care model combines clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, empowering providers to deliver impactful, evidence-based nutrition services that drive better patient outcomes and financial sustainability.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead our strategic finance function during a critical growth phase. This role will be instrumental in supporting strategic decision-making, capital planning, and operational optimization as we scale our registered dietitian network and expand partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in the healthcare industry and a strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and business analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for board reporting, investor presentations, and strategic planning
Lead quarterly and annual budgeting processes, collaborating with leadership to establish realistic targets and growth scenarios
Create investment planning forecasts that illustrate growth opportunities and capital requirements
Support board presentations with financial analysis around customer acquisition costs, unit economics, and runway projections
Analyze and model various business scenarios, including partnership expansions and operational scale opportunities

Strategic Analysis & Business Intelligence

Build and maintain staffing models that scale across changing partnerships and industry dynamics
Analyze partner performance, revenue cycle efficiency, and operational bottlenecks
Support strategic initiatives around network optimization, credentialing analysis, and resource allocation
Provide insights on vendor contract performance and cost optimization opportunities

Operational Financial Management

Partner with Revenue Cycle Management team to analyze claims processing, partner inquiries, and collection performance
Support sales compensation analysis and commission structure optimization
Collaborate with operations teams on capacity planning, utilization analysis, and throughput optimization
Analyze key operational KPIs including eligibility processing, visit scheduling efficiency, and provider productivity

Reporting & Analytics

Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI tracking systems
Create comprehensive financial reports for internal stakeholders and external partners (quarterly reporting)
Support quarterly investor and board reporting with detailed variance analysis and forward-looking insights
Build automated reporting tools to enhance decision-making capabilities across the organization

Cross-Functional Partnership

Work closely with Revenue Cycle Management, Operations, and Clinical teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
Collaborate with accounting team (PYA) to ensure proper financial controls and month-end close processes
Support partnership development by providing financial analysis for new client onboarding and contract negotiations
Partner with leadership team on capital planning, fundraising initiatives, and strategic planning

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
5-8 years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior analyst or manager role
Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred, particularly in service-based or technology-enabled healthcare models
Experience with high-growth companies or startups, ideally in scaling phases

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques
Expert-level Excel skills with experience in complex financial models
Experience with financial planning software
Familiarity with ERP systems (QuickBooks experience a plus)
Knowledge of revenue recognition principles, particularly in healthcare services
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

Analytical & Business Skills

Strong understanding of technology enabled service business metrics (LTV, CAC, retention, network utilization rates)
Experience analyzing multi-stakeholder business models with B2B2C components
Ability to translate complex financial analysis into actionable business insights
Experience with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
Understanding of healthcare reimbursement models and revenue cycle management

Leadership & Communication

Proven ability to present financial information to executive teams and board members
Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience mentoring junior team members and building FP&A processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with telehealth or virtual care delivery models
Knowledge of dietitian credentialing and healthcare provider networks
Familiarity with value-based care contracts and risk-sharing arrangements
Experience with fundraising processes and investor relations
Background in healthcare technology or digital health companies

Key Performance Indicators

Accuracy of financial forecasts
Quality and timeliness of board and investor reporting
Effectiveness of business insights leading to operational & economic improvements
Success in supporting strategic initiatives and capital planning decisions
Development of automated reporting and analytical capabilities

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

This role offers significant opportunity for career advancement as Sylvan Health continues to scale. The Director will play a key role in building out the FP&A function and may have opportunities to expand into broader finance leadership roles as the company grows. There will be direct exposure to executive leadership, board members, and investors, providing valuable experience in strategic finance and business development.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Equity participation in growing healthcare technology company
Comprehensive health benefits
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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