Finance Director

Avalere

Finance Director responsible for financial performance and governance at Avalere Health. Leading financial planning, commercial effectiveness, and team development in a healthcare-focused environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial leadership with expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and compliance with US GAAP. Proven ability to drive project profitability and lead high-performing finance teams in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

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Financial PlanningCommercial FinanceRevenue RecognitionTeam LeadershipFinancial Governance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingProject AccountingCash Flow ManagementEBITDA ManagementFinancial ReportingRisk IdentificationComplianceProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingAccountabilityCommunicationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Finance Technology InitiativesFinancial Transformation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

MarketingAdvertisingConsultingProfessional ServicesPE Backed Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Capability President and leadership team
Lead financial planning and strategy to support growth, profitability and investment priorities
Act as the key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring alignment on budgets, forecasts, reporting requirements and business initiatives
Own revenue, profitability, EBITDA, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning for the capability
Drive improvements in project profitability, utilisation, pricing strategy and overall commercial performance
Oversee financial governance across the client lifecycle
Identify financial risks and opportunities
Support an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with US GAAP
Lead local audit, tax and statutory compliance activities
Promote a culture of accountability, governance and sound financial management
Lead cash forecasting and working capital management
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team
Foster collaboration across finance, operations and client-facing teams
Drive continuous improvement, automation and adoption of best practices across finance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification preferred
8+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility
Experience within marketing, advertising, communications, consulting or professional services environments
Strong expertise in commercial finance, project accounting, revenue recognition and business partnering
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
Preferred experience within a multi-brand, multi-entity or global agency environment
Preferred familiarity with financial transformation, process improvement and finance technology initiatives
Preferred experience supporting resource-based or project-driven businesses
Preferred PE backed company experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
Continuous opportunities for professional development with on-demand training