Chief Financial Officer

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance team, oversee accounting practices, and align financial strategy with the hospital's mission.

The role requires 5–7 years of hospital accounting/finance experience, a Bachelor in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred, and strong knowledge of budgeting, cash management, and reimbursement. On-site days with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Care Accounting practices and principles.
• Five to seven years’ experience in hospital accounting/finance.
• Two years in management preferred.
• CPA preferred; ACHE membership preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cash management, capital finance, and performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with computer accounting programs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out policies and procedures established by the Governing Board as it relates to the Hospital’s financial activities.
• Plan, organize and influence department activities and ensure financial records are maintained per GAAP.

Skills

Health care accounting

Financial management

Leadership

CPA preferred

ACHE membership preferred

Budgeting

Reimbursement knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Saint Joseph Medical Center is aJoint Commission accredited489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center. Our expert surgical teams are equipped to handle serious and life-threatening conditions, ensuring that your health needs are prioritized through attentive listening and tailored care. As a premier destination for specialty services, we excel in areas such as cardiology, oncology, stroke care, orthopedics, and women’s health.

Our OB/GYNs and maternity care specialists are dedicated to providing a personalized birthing experience alongside advanced neonatal care for infants in need. With a commitment to innovation, we offer a variety of minimally invasive procedures utilizing robotic-assisted technology, along with extensive imaging and lab testing, all conveniently located on one campus, which also features a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center.

Responsibilities

The Chief Financial Officer carries out all policies and procedures established by the Governing Board consisted with the philosophy and practices of the Hospital. Responsible for planning, organizing and influencing department activities and assuring financial records of the Hospital are maintained following generally accepted accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Care Accounting practices and principles.
• Progressively responsible position in the Accounting profession.
• Familiarity with computer accounting programs.
• CPA preferred
• Membership and active participation in ACHE and/or other professional organization preferred.
• Five to seven years’ experience in hospital accounting/finance required; two years in management preferred.
• Management of hospital financial issues related to budgeting, cash management, capital finance, and performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of insurance matters, regulations, reimbursement, information systems and plant operations.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $220,000.00 to $280,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf