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

• Provide effective leadership and oversight of all fiscal operations, including accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Lead planning, development, and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets; ensure alignment with organizational priorities and compliance requirements.
• Present accurate, timely monthly and annual financial statements, including accruals, variance analyses, and projections, to the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and PACE and CCANO Boards.
• Oversee the revenue cycle, including capitation reconciliation, Daily Transaction Reply Report (DTRR) analysis, risk adjustment monitoring, billing disputes, accounts receivable, and participant billing.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Part D requirements, including annual bid development, PDE analysis, DIR reporting, TROOP calculation, and pharmacy benefit monitoring.
• Manage external audits (CMS, OAAS, Health Standards) including preparation of schedules, analyses, and direct auditor engagement and assist with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) financial audits as needed.
• Provide financial leadership, in collaboration with PACE and CCANO leadership, for expansion projects, capital investments, and alternative care sites.
• Oversee supply chain and purchasing to optimize pricing and control per-member-per-month costs.
• Supervise preparation of regulatory reports, including DATAPACE, GENTRAN, CMS/LDH submissions, and ad hoc reporting.
• Ensure effective functionality and integration of financial systems and electronic medical records for billing and compliance.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Recruit, train, and mentor finance staff, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Serve as primary liaison to CMS, LDH, and other regulatory agencies for financial and reporting matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operations of PACE GNO.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong foundation in healthcare finance, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to anticipate and address emergent financial and operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Skilled in budget development, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to clearly present complex financial data to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational detail.
• Commitment to the mission of PACE and the values of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans.