Senior Director, Finance and Strategy

Overview Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is a leading healthcare services organization. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018 and subsequently recapitalized in 2023 through a continuation fund vehicle, ImageFIRST has undergone rapid growth in its transformation as the largest national healthcare linen rental and laundry services provider. The Company serves 25,000+ outpatient and hospital customers through a nationwide network that includes 85 sites and 650 delivery routes. The leaders in infection prevention, ImageFIRST prides itself on improving both staff and patient experiences through a premium product offering and white-glove service model. Responsibilities & Qualifications Senior Director Finance & StrategyLocation: AtlantaReports to: CFO of Field OperationsIn this highly visible senior role, you will serve as a true strategic business partner to the Region Vice President and Division CFO. You will be embedded in the business — not behind the scenes — leading financial strategy and planning, driving a financial operating rhythm and guiding key decision-making. Covering six production facilities and ten distribution points in key markets across the South Atlantic region, your work will directly influence patient care quality, cost optimization and customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep finance background, exceptional leadership and collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership.What You’ll DoPartner at the highest levels: Collaborate with the Regional Vice Presidents and CFO to set financial strategy, uncover growth opportunities, and solve operational challenges.Bring insights to life: Use data to tell compelling stories — identifying risks, highlighting opportunities, and driving better decisions around pricing, customer profitability, and market expansion.Standardize and streamline: Help drive a consistent operating rhythm across locations with unified KPIs, clear business reviews, and actionable reporting.Advise local leaders: Be the go-to finance voice on the ground — guiding site leaders on capital investments, labor planning, and go-to-market strategy.Own the numbers: Lead the regional budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking processes in collaboration with site operations and the extended Finance team.Prepare leadership for what’s next: Contribute to monthly and quarterly reports and help shape the insights presented to senior management and the Board of Directors.What You BringA bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field MBA in finance/strategy is a plusCPA is a plusPrior private equity portfolio company experience is a plusAt least 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong focus on FP&A in a corporate or multi-site environmentA sharp, strategic mindset — able to see both the big picture and the financial detailsConfidence working directly with senior leaders — you're not afraid to speak up, challenge assumptions, and guide decisionsOutstanding analytical skills — you make data clear, actionable, and impactfulExperience in operations-heavy or healthcare-related businesses is preferred Company Values & Benefits Required Competencies and Characteristics:Thrives in a high growth, fast-paced environmentEffective leadership and organizational skillsExceptional analytical and communication skillsStrategic thought partner with strong ability to consume and distill information into executable actionsDemonstrated self-starter; able to work both independently and in a heavily team-oriented environmentAbility to deal with ambiguity and drive decision-making through dataDelivers high quality work product/results within established deadlinesRole model Our ValuesBe Safe: Keep yourself and those around you safeBe Honest: Be guided by truthfulness in all you do Be Respectful: Value those you come in contact withBe Remarkable: Create a positive moment with every interactionBenefits:Competitive payMedical, dental, vision insurancePet, legal, and hospital indemnity insurance 401k (match)Paid Time Off packageGreat company cultureCollaborative team environment EOE / Drug-Free Workplace