Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions spanning the healthcare value chain. The Director of Finance Operations – Patient Affordability is responsible for strategic and operational leadership over financial operations supporting patient assistance programs, ensuring strong governance and financial discipline.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end financial operations for patient affordability programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and governance standards
- Drive financial discipline across program structures, balancing patient access objectives with strong financial stewardship
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Technology to align financial frameworks with program requirements
- Own governance of restricted funds, including funding structures, disbursement controls, and reconciliation processes across programs
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciliation items across high-volume funding accounts
- Design and implement scalable, standardized reconciliation processes and program close-out controls
- Define and oversee accounting frameworks for patient affordability programs, including accrual methodologies, reserve strategies, and financial statement impact
- Strengthen and evolve internal control environments to mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risk
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and alignment with internal financial policies and governance standards
- Provide strategic oversight of third-party administrators and program vendors, ensuring financial accuracy, accountability, and contractual compliance
- Oversee invoice validation, financial reconciliation, and dispute resolution processes
- Establish control frameworks to ensure data integrity, transaction accuracy, and appropriate program execution
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to evaluate financial implications of program design and execution
- Lead audit readiness efforts and serve as a key stakeholder during internal and external audits
- Support ongoing enhancement of governance frameworks to ensure consistent, compliant program execution
- Deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate financial reporting on program performance, utilization, and financial exposure
- Oversee the cash forecasting process, improving accuracy and visibility into financial position
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership
- Define and monitor KPIs to assess program effectiveness and financial health
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and financial accuracy
- Drive transformation efforts, including automation, systems optimization, and data integration
- Standardize and mature financial processes to support growth and increasing program complexity
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance Operations team
- Establish clear accountability, performance expectations and development plans
- Foster a culture of ownership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- CPA required
- 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including leadership roles
- Deep expertise in reconciliation-intensive environments, accruals, reserves, and restricted funds
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial / program management platforms
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast paced, evolving environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606)
- Deep expertise in financial controls, governance, and risk management
- Strong business judgment with the ability to balance risk, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Executive communication and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Advanced analytical capability with the ability to translate data into strategic insight
- Process transformation and systems optimization mindset
- Experience overseeing complex, high-volume financial operations (patient affordability programs copay, PAP, or similar strongly preferred)
- Flexibility to travel as needed is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
- Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
- Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
- Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
- A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
- Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact
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