Chief Financial Officer

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the hospital's accounting/finance functions on a full-time basis. The CFO will ensure compliance with GAAP, guide budgeting, cash and capital finance, and oversee performance evaluations to support strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will have significant healthcare accounting experience, CPA preferred, and a proven track record in hospital financial leadership.

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out policies and procedures established by the Governing Board.
• Plan, organize and influence department activities.
• Assure financial records of the Hospital are maintained following generally accepted accounting standards.

Skills

Health care accounting

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

ACHE membership preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 489-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