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Wild Coffee Human Resources

Director of Finance

Wild Coffee Human Resources, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Location:

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area (Hybrid)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday

Reports to:

COO

Direct Report:

Billing–Accounting Specialist

Job Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Base Salary:

$90,000-$120,000

Bonus:

10-15% of base salary

About BrightPath BrightPath provides high-quality home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities. As we continue to scale toward $30M+ in annual revenue, we are building a modern internal finance function that supports operational excellence, strong margins, rapid admissions, and data-driven decision-making.

Position Summary The Finance Director is responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and financial operations. This role also supervises the Billing‑Accounting Specialist and builds the infrastructure needed to support BrightPath's growth. This is a CFO‑track role for a hands‑on leader who can operate strategically while executing at a detailed, tactical level.

Full-cycle accounting & bookkeeping

Month-end close

Financial reporting & variance analysis

FP&A, forecasting & budgeting

Rate‑exception financial modeling

Expense control & internal policies

Financial systems, SOPs, and scalable workflows

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting & Bookkeeping

Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial classifications

Manage month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reclasses, reconciliations)

Maintain depreciation, prepaid, and accrual schedules

Oversee AP/AR, vendor management, credit card workflows, and documentation

Ensure accurate expense allocation and audit‑ready financials

Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis

Produce monthly P&L statements by site, service line, and consolidated

Deliver BvA reporting, margin analysis, and actionable insights

Lead monthly financial review meetings with department leaders

Maintain dashboards and performance scorecards

FP&A, Forecasting & Strategic Finance

Maintain 12–24 month forecasts for revenue, labor, margins, and cash flow

Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecast cycles

Build labor efficiency, staffing, and census/admissions models

Conduct scenario planning and cost optimization analysis

Rate Exception Financial Modeling

Build resident‑level P&L models for rate exception clients

Ensure accurate allocation of payroll, expenses, and GL‑only transactions

Manage revenue timing, adjustments, and cost‑driver alignment

Support rate justifications, appeals, and renewals

Expense Control & Financial Policies

Own and enforce the Expense Approval Framework

Maintain internal financial controls and staff compliance

Conduct quarterly internal audits across AP, payroll, and expense coding

Analyze vendor spend for cost‑savings opportunities

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise the Billing–Accounting Specialist with a high standard of accuracy

Train leaders on budgeting, P&L literacy, and financial accountability

Build financial SOPs and scalable systems for long‑term organizational growth

Organizational Impact

Support accurate pricing, margin management, and staffing models

Influence admissions forecasting, revenue velocity, and site expansion

Serve as a financial partner to the Executive Director and Leadership Team

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

5–10+ years of full-cycle accounting experience

Previous ownership of the‑end close process

Supervisory experience (billing, AP/AR, or accounting staff)

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling skills

Strong understanding of accrual accounting

Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred

CPA, CMA, or MBA

Experience in healthcare, HCBS, Medicaid waiver billing, or multi‑site operations

Background in building financial systems from the ground up

Forecasting, budgeting, and FP&A experience

Familiarity with EOS (Scorecards, Rocks, L10s)

Success Metrics

Month‑end close: ≤10 days

Financial accuracy: ≥98%

Forecast variance: ≤10%

Strong margins and labor efficiency driven by accurate modeling

Expense control compliance: ≥95%

Leadership adoption of P&L accountability

Why Join BrightPath

Build a finance department from scratch

Establish CFO‑level systems inside a high‑growth organization

Directly influence financial and operational performance

Shape BrightPath’s long‑term strategy, scalability, and impact

If you are a mission‑driven leader who thrives in high‑growth environments and enjoys building from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

BrightPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide a positive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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