Director, Finance

Job ID 2024-7274

Accounting and Finance Portland, Oregon


Description

Position at WebMD

WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Job Summary:
The Finance Director will play a critical role in shaping the financial future of our organization. This role will serve as the Finance Leader for WebMD Health Services, a division of WebMD, This individual will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the $150MM+ segment, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing strategic guidance to support our business goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive financial expertise, and a passion for advancing the health technology sector.
This role will report into the Vice President Finance of WebMD.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s business goals and growth objectives.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the preparation of accurate budgets and forecasts; monitor financial performance against these benchmarks.
  • Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team based across the U.S. and in Vietnam, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance and strategies to the executive team, board of directors, and investors.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously improve financial processes, and systems, and internal financial reporting to enhance efficiency,  and accuracy, and strategic usefulness of reports.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Regular collaboration with the WebMD Health Services leadership team on existing and future business strategy, including the integration of acquired entities.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and management within a technology or healthcare environment.
  • Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and risk management.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with executive management and external stakeholders.
  • Experience with financial software and systems; proficiency in [specific software/tools] is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong work ethic and character.
  • Proactive nature.