Chief Financial Officer

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet•Joliet, IL

69d•$220,000 - $280,000

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides overall leadership, direction, and oversight of the financial operations of Saint Joseph’s Hospital. The CFO ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting; develops long-term financial strategies; leads budgeting and forecasting; manages revenue cycle and reimbursement functions; and drives fiscal performance in support of the organization’s mission and growth objectives. The CFO provides sound financial stewardship while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures established by the Governing Board and alignment with the hospital’s mission, values, and operational philosophy. The role plans, organizes, and influences financial and operational activities across the organization, maintains financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Extensive knowledge of health care accounting practices and principles.
Progressively responsible position in the accounting profession.
Familiarity with computer accounting programs.
Five to seven years of experience in hospital accounting or finance.
Knowledge of insurance matters, regulations, reimbursement, information systems, and plant operations.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Membership and active participation in ACHE and/or another professional organization preferred.
Two years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of the hospital’s financial operations.
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
Develop long-term financial strategies.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
Manage revenue cycle and reimbursement functions.
Drive fiscal performance in support of the organization’s mission and growth objectives.
Ensure compliance with Governing Board policies and procedures and alignment with the hospital’s mission, values, and operational philosophy.
Plan, organize, and influence financial and operational activities across the organization.
Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Manage hospital financial issues related to budgeting, cash management, capital finance, and performance evaluations.