Senior Director, Finance

GE HealthCare•Chicago, IL

1d•$172,000 - $258,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director is a key member of the HTIC leadership team, accountable for shaping and executing the organization’s financial strategy, planning, and performance management. This role ensures the highest standards of financial integrity, enables data-driven decision-making, and supports sustainable organizational growth. The Finance Director partners closely with organizational and corporate leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives, strengthen planning processes, and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and U.S. government regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
7–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, controllership, or FP&A
Domain expertise in Government Accounting and/or with Government contracting
Strategic thinker with the ability to align financial strategy with organizational goals and drive long-term value
Executive leadership with high-performing teams to influence leadership & key stakeholders
Robust decision making & judgement, using financial insight to guide complex business decisions
Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and close processes
Proven financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting skills
Deep expertise with Oracle ERP financial systems [specifically Project Accounting module] & advanced Excel skills
Well-developed understanding of cost accounting or rate‑based financial structures & experience supporting external audits and working with the government
Leads the interpretation of financial information, transforming data into actionable insights that shape strategy and business outcomes
Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Partner with GEHC Segments and functions to ensure compliance and strategic alignment and low-friction transactions
Partner with cross‑functional teams including Government Operations, Procurement, and leadership to improve operational efficiency
Lead and develop a high performance HTIC finance team
Build financial acumen among non‑finance stakeholders
Provide strategic leadership over enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to align resources with organizational priorities and drive sustainable growth
Oversee month‑end, quarter-end and year‑end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness ensuring full compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies & government accounting standards
Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership
Own the integrity, review, and approval of financial statements & internal management reports
Develop financial models and analyses to support business decisions, investments, and cost initiatives
Own the development and governance of financial KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring actionable insights that inform executive decision-making
Oversee finance & government systems & reporting platforms, ensuring full compliance with government & Company regulatory requirements
Drive system strategy, simplification & optimization, including upgrades, integrations, and process automation to improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting capabilities
Provide executive leadership for internal and external government audits, acting as the primary senior liaison for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of high-risk or complex findings