Financial Operations Manager

Job Title: Financial Operations Manager

Location: Greater Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

Industry: Healthcare

Compensation: $120K to $135K base plus a 15% annual bonus, with a strong benefits package

The Opportunity

Synergy Search is conducting a confidential search for a Financial Operations Manager on behalf of a private equity backed, multi site healthcare services organization. This is a hybrid accounting and finance leadership seat: you will run the close and reporting for your business unit, lead a small accounting team, and act as the go to finance partner for the operators running the business.

If you are a finance leader who wants a real voice in operating decisions, enjoys turning numbers into action, and likes building a team that moves the business forward, this is the seat.

Why This Role Stands Out

• A seat at the table. You function as the finance lead for your business unit, working directly alongside senior operations leadership on strategy and decisions.

• Visible impact. Your analysis and guidance will directly shape how the business grows and performs over the next year.

• Accounting plus finance. Own the numbers and the story behind them, from the monthly close to budgets, forecasts, and operational insight.

• Build and lead a team. Develop a team of accountants and help shape the bench as the business scales.

• Growth backed by private equity. A fast moving, well capitalized organization that invests in its people, processes, and technology.

• Flexibility. Hybrid schedule with two days in office and three days remote.

What You Will Own

• Lead the month end close for your business unit and review the work for accuracy and timeliness

• Own the monthly reporting cycle, including operating results versus budget and prior periods

• Drive the annual budget and rolling forecasts in partnership with operations leaders

• Serve as the finance advisor to operators, translating financial results into clear, practical recommendations

• Analyze variances, flag risks early, and push for corrective action when results drift

• Identify cost savings, efficiency gains, and process improvements across the business unit

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff and interns

• Build ad hoc analysis and models to support operating decisions

• Maintain strong internal controls and report results to internal and external stakeholders

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5 to 10+ years of experience, with a public accounting foundation followed by a move into finance or industry

• At least one year of direct people management experience, including developing and reviewing the work of accountants

• Solid accounting depth to own and review the close, not just consume the results

• Experience partnering closely with operations teams, not only building models

• Enjoys the monthly reporting rhythm and owning it end to end

• Confident communicator who can explain financials to non financial leaders and is comfortable having direct conversations

• Advanced Excel skills, including XLookup, pivot tables, and ad hoc modeling

• Responsive to operations partners when the business needs it, including occasional evenings or weekends

What Sets You Apart

• CPA

• Multi site healthcare experience, such as dental, physician practice, or other provider groups

• Background at a fast growing, private equity backed company

• Experience working with cloud based accounting systems is a plus.

Good to Know

• Hybrid schedule, two days in office and three days remote

• Travel up to 25%