Director of Finance for Physician Operations

Silver Cross Hospital•New Lenox, IL

1d•$63 - $78

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Position Summary: The Director of Finance for Physician Practices is a senior finance leader responsible for providing strategic financial oversight, analysis, and operational support for physician-led clinics and practice plans. This role focuses on improving operational efficiency, strengthening revenue integrity, and ensuring the financial performance of medical practices within a larger health system. The position combines deep healthcare finance expertise with strong business leadership to promote financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth. In addition, the Director may oversee the leasing and fiscal management of certain hospital-owned real estate assets, effectively serving as the landlord for physician practices.

Requirements

+5 years of progressive healthcare experience required.
Healthcare finance experience required.
Proficiency in financial analysis, data analytics, Excel, and healthcare revenue cycle systems required.
Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and translate financial insights to all audiences required.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.
MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Serving as the operational finance lead for physician practices, this role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing operating and capital budgets, as well as leading forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
The individual will perform month-end close and meet with physicians to review financial performance.
Responsibilities include preparing financial reports; analyzing trends, risks, and opportunities; and providing strategic financial planning to support practice growth initiatives.
This role partners closely with finance leaders to align financial strategy with operational goals and has accountability for physician compensation modeling, practice-level performance reviews, budgeting, and forecasting.