Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION (1+ year contract):
We are seeking a strategic Finance Director to join our Separation Team, supporting the transition of business units through divestiture and joint ventures (JVs). This role is central to the success of our largest transformation initiative—building new processes and financial structures during the transition period—and requires deep collaboration across internal teams and external buyers.
You’ll serve as a bridge between integration and separation teams, translating complex financial needs across all pillars (Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reimbursement, AP, Payroll) and ensuring execution through expert engagement. This role demands strong project management, a deep understanding of operational finance dependencies, and the ability to lead calmly in high-stress environments.
Most importantly, this role requires hands-on experience in planning and executing integration and separation work within the finance organization during M&A transactions, with a stronger emphasis on separation activities. You’ll be responsible for helping operational teams unwind finance processes from complex systems, often designing and implementing interim solutions during TSA (Transition Services Agreement) periods—a critical and complex component of divestitures and JVs.
Lead financial workstreams during the transition period of divestiture and joint ventures.
Build new processes and structures to address operational gaps, rather than shifting into legacy operations.
Collaborate with external buyers to ensure readiness across all financial pillars.
Plan and execute the unwinding of finance operations from complex systems and processes.
Design and implement interim finance processes during TSA (Transition Services Agreement) periods—a critical and complex component of divestitures and JVs.
Work across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reimbursement, Financial Statements, AP, Payroll, and Tax.
Manage sensitive information flow and maintain confidentiality.
Project Management
Draw out how teams will execute new processes—designing what doesn’t yet exist.
Lead planning, tracking, and execution of medium-complexity initiatives.
Listen with intent and help finance stakeholders identify clear paths forward in complex or high-pressure situations.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
8+ years in finance roles with exposure to M&A, divestitures, and healthcare provider (hospitals)
~ Proven experience in executing finance integration and separation work during M&A, especially in divestitures and JVs.
~ Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reimbursement, AP, Payroll.
~ Experience building interim finance processes during TSA periods.
~ Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects and working with external stakeholders.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of financial statements
Excellent project management and facilitation skills
High emotional intelligence and stress coping capacity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and SharePoint
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
