Director of Finance (Pace)

Job Summary

The Director of Finance is a key member of the PACE Greater New Orleans (PACE GNO) leadership team, responsible for strategic oversight and day-to-day management of all financial functions. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective revenue cycle management, compliance with federal and state regulations, and alignment of fiscal operations with organizational goals including their alignment with those of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO). Beyond technical accounting, the Director must be an adaptive leader who can resolve emergent issues, support decision-making in complex regulatory environments, and serve as a general problem solver across departments, particularly when challenges extend beyond a single operational area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• CPA credential preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of healthcare finance experience required; 10+ years preferred, with progressive responsibility in a regulated healthcare or not-for-profit setting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger systems, GAAP fundamentals, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve emergent financial, regulatory, and operational issues.
• Proven success supervising and developing finance staff.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences, including regulators, auditors, and board members.
• Experience working with CMS, LDH, Medicare, and Medicaid strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

Knowledge and Skills