[Remote] Director, Finance - Real Estate and Growth

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ATI Physical Therapy is a leading provider in the healthcare sector, operating over 800 clinics across 24 states. The Director of Finance will lead financial operations related to real estate and growth initiatives, collaborating with executive leadership to ensure strategic capital allocation and sustainable growth.ResponsibilitiesOversee financial modeling, underwriting, and evaluation of new clinic locations, relocations, expansions, and consolidationsAnalyze site-level economics including buildout costs, lease vs. own decisions, ramp curves, payer mix, staffing models, and contribution marginsLead ROI, IRR, and cash flow analysis for real estate and facility investmentsMonitor performance of the real estate growth sites portfolio and prepare reporting for monthly progress on site development and post launch performanceReview annual repair and maintenance costs and lease terms for cost savings opportunitiesEnsure costs related to closed locations are eliminated timely in conjunction with closuresTrack actual-to-pro forma performance for all new sites and drive corrective action when ramp assumptions are not metDevelop standardized underwriting assumptions and financial playbooks for scalable site expansionBe a financial partner to the real estate leadership teamPartner with executive and clinical leadership to evaluate market expansion opportunities, de novo sites, tuck-in acquisitions, joint ventures and service line growthBuild and maintain scalable financial models for forecasting patient volume, revenue, and profitability by site and regionSupport M&A, joint ventures, and strategic affiliations, including financial diligence and integration planningProvide scenario analysis to assess regulatory, reimbursement, and market dynamics impacting growth decisionsQuantify long-term enterprise value creation from growth initiativesLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for real estate and growth initiativesDevelop dashboards and reporting that provide clear visibility into site-level performance, ramp timelines, and return on invested capitalPartner with accounting to ensure accurate capitalization, lease accounting, and compliance with healthcare and financial reporting standardsSupport board and investor reporting with clear, data-driven insightsDevelop 3-year capital deployment roadmap aligned with enterprise strategyEstablish financial governance around site closures and capital redeploymentServe as a strategic finance partner to real estate and growth organizationsTranslate complex financial analysis into actionable recommendations for non-finance stakeholdersMentor and develop cross-functional partners as well as finance team members as the organization scalesHelp establish scalable processes and governance to support rapid, disciplined expansionProvides direction to, and accomplishes results through teamManages the staffing and deployment of assigned resourcesOversees employee learning and development needsConducts performance reviews and manages human resource decisions such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actionsSkillsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field8 years of progressive finance experience, with significant experience in multisite healthcare, real estate finance, or healthcare servicesExperience supporting de novo site development, acquisitions, or rapid geographic expansionStrong expertise in site-level financial modeling, capital planning, and real estate underwritingWorking knowledge of healthcare reimbursement dynamics, payer mix, and regulatory considerationsExcellent communication skills and comfort partnering with clinical and operational leadersWillingness to travel periodically as needed to support growth initiativesNoneMBA or similar graduate degree preferred12+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant experience in multisite healthcare, real estate finance, or healthcare servicesMulti-state experience throughout the United StatesCFA or CPA highly preferredCompany OverviewWith over 30 years’ experience and approximately 850 locations nationwide, ATI Physical Therapy prides itself on being at the forefront of patient care and customer service for the physical therapy industry. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://news.atipt.com.