Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:

**Lifepoint has partnered with an executive search firm, Caldwell, to recruit and hire for this position. To be considered a formal applicant for this role, please send your resume/CV and statement of interest to ... **

The Senior Vice President of Finance & Accounting (SVP F&A) is a key executive leadership role responsible for overseeing the company's banking and capital market relationships, leading debt transactions, and managing investor relations. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), the SVP will provide strategic leadership and ensure continuity across the accounting organization. This role is critical in advancing the company's financial infrastructure in preparation for potential public company status.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 32 states and includes more than 60 community hospital campuses, more than 70 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 300 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

Together with our partners, we are improving healthcare quality and value, strengthening communities, creating opportunities for employees and clinicians, and enhancing access to quality care for all people.

This is a high-impact role ideal for a senior finance leader with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of success in complex, high-growth environments. Position is located onsite in Brentwood, TN.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key Responsibilities:

• Banking and Capital Markets
  • Partner with the CFO and PE sponsor on capital markets initiatives, including equity and debt transactions, long-range financial planning and strategy.
  • Oversee covenant compliance for credit facilities, material lease relationships, and other debt instruments.
  • Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and capital allocation strategy.
  • Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, rating agencies, and capital market participants.
  • Support M&A integration, financial diligence, and capital structure optimization.
• Investor Relations Support
  • Develop and refine financial messaging and positioning for current and prospective investors.
  • Prepare investor-facing materials, including earnings call scripts, financial Q&A, roadshow presentations, and investor decks.
  • Ensure alignment and accuracy of externally communicated financial data with internal reporting and forecasts
  • Provide insights and analysis to support the company's investment narrative.
  • Participate in investor meetings and diligence sessions, especially related to accounting policies, controls, and capital structure.
  • Monitor peer financial performance and capital markets trends to inform investor communication strategy.
• Finance and Accounting
  • Play a lead role in the annual budgeting and ad hoc forecasting processes
  • Oversee lease accounting for new or modified material master lease arrangements.
  • Lead technical accounting areas for critical accounting matters
  • Strengthen and scale internal controls and reporting capabilities to support enterprise growth and future public company requirements.
  • Support audit processes and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Strategic Leadership & Team Development
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and a thought partner to finance and business leaders.
  • Provide cross-functional leadership to align accounting and finance strategy with company goals.
  • Ensure a seamless and consistent leadership presence across the accounting function.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Experience
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and finance within large-scale, complex organizations.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal control environments; public company or IPO experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership in capital markets transactions, including debt, equity, and IPO-readiness efforts.
  • Treasury management experience with complex global cash structures and capital planning.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, strategic, and leadership skills; comfortable operating at the executive level and influencing across the organization.
  • Proven track record of building and leading large, high-performing teams in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in business administration (MBA) preferred.
• Professional Certification
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
    

**Lifepoint has partnered with an executive search firm, Caldwell, to recruit and hire for this position. To be considered a formal applicant for this role, please send your resume/CV and statement of interest to ... **

EEO STATEMENT

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.