Sound Physicians

Senior Director of Finance, Emergency Medicine

Sound Physicians

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as the Finance leader for the Emergency Medicine service line, with deep expertise in EM-specific financial and operational drivers.
  • Partner closely with the Emergency Medicine Leadership Team (CEO, Operations, Clinical, etc.) to drive financial performance, support growth initiatives, and optimize site-level performance.
  • Act as a strategic thought partner, identifying opportunities to expand margins, improve performance, and support new business development within Emergency Medicine.
  • Lead financial support for EM contract strategy, including pricing models, renewals, and amendments; challenge assumptions and influence negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of all Emergency Medicine hospital contracts, including key terms, performance expectations, and financial implications.
  • Own detailed budgeting and forecasting processes for the Emergency Medicine service line, incorporating key operational drivers and growth assumptions.
  • Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), providing clear, actionable insights and recommendations to operational leaders.
  • Support integration and financial optimization of new EM programs, ensuring strong transition from business development to operations.
  • Create and deliver ad hoc analyses and reporting to support performance improvement initiatives and strategic decision-making.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Cycle, Operations, and Clinical teams to ensure alignment between financial results, operational activities, and contract terms.
  • Lead or support enterprise-level projects focused on performance improvement, scalability, and growth within Emergency Medicine.
  • Contribute to the development of a high-performing Financial Operations team by promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
  • 10+ years of experience in healthcare finance, including FP&A, strategic finance, provider operations finance, or healthcare consulting
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong understanding of provider-based financial models, including staffing, productivity, payer mix, and cost drivers
  • Experience supporting complex health system partnerships, new site development, or multi-site operations
  • Demonstrated ability to translate clinical and operational inputs into financial models and actionable insights
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex financial concepts clearly across clinical, operational, and executive audiences
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending account
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
  • Self-managed PTO Plan OR Paid time off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with Sound's PTO policy
  • Ten company-paid holidays per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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