Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations - Healthcare

Company Overview: At Essen Health Care, we care for that!  As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen House Calls provides in-home primary and specialty care in the New York Metro area. We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! What are we looking for? The Vice President of Finance will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of our Health Care Services business. This individual will provide strategic financial leadership, drive financial planning, and support growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will bring deep financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and significant experience in both health care services and investment banking. Requirements · Lead and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the health care services division. · Partner with the executive team to develop and execute the company’s financial strategy, supporting both organic and inorganic growth. · Oversee financial reporting, investor relations ensuring accuracy, and timely delivery to stakeholders. · Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities, including target identification, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration. · Provide financial modeling and analysis to support business development, capital investments, and strategic initiatives. · Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other external partners. · Oversee treasury, cash flow management, and capital allocation. · Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team. · Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the executive leadership. Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred. · 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior finance role within health care services · Prior experience in investment banking, preferably with exposure to health care transactions (M&A, capital raising, etc.) · Strong knowledge of health care industry regulations, reimbursement models, and operational metrics and ACO Reach programs · Demonstrated success leading M&A transactions from inception to integration · Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills · Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams · Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis   Preferred Skills: · Experience working in a private equity-backed or publicly traded health care organization. · Familiarity with health care technology and data analytics. · Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.   Location: Required to be in Bronx-based office location 5 days a week Benefits Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population