Director, Finance

CHS Career Site • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Director, Finance provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for all financial activities at the facility level. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, capital planning, and compliance with regulatory and accounting standards. The Director partners with facility and network leadership to optimize financial performance, support long-term growth, and ensure strong internal controls. This role typically serves as the second most senior financial leader within the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements, reports, and analysis in alignment with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Leads budgeting and forecasting processes, including the development of annual operating and capital budgets, mid-year updates, and long-range financial plans.
• Conducts financial risk assessments and provides strategic insights and recommendations to support operational decisions and long-term goals.
• Manages general ledger activities, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, income auditing, and accounts payable review.
• Leads and supports initiatives focused on margin improvement, cost containment, and revenue optimization in collaboration with facility leadership.
• Directs month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Oversees the capital review and authorization process, ensuring that capital requests are accurately evaluated for need, timing, and return on investment prior to executive review.
• Coordinates and communicates with internal and external auditors, ensuring the integrity of audit processes and adherence to generally accepted auditing standards.
• Evaluates existing financial systems and processes, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Serves as a liaison between the facility and network/corporate financial teams, supporting alignment on policies, compliance initiatives, and reporting expectations.
• Identifies trends and variances in revenue and expenditures; proposes corrective actions and monitors financial performance against established goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree