Strategic Finance Director, Higher Education

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an experienced senior financial leader to oversee college budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will direct multi-year financial planning, manage aid programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding executive teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires strategic oversight of endowment considerations, risk management, and performance improvement to support institutional priorities in higher education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration is required.
• CPA or CFA is a plus.
• Seven years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in higher education or complex institutional settings.
• Strong background in financial strategy, endowment management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors the college’s operating budget and reconciles budget versus actual reports.
• Responsible for the production and operation of financial forecasts, financial plans and budgets, and the College’s annual financial statements.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and maintains a four-year financial plan.
• Leads financial planning and analysis efforts, ensuring data-driven decision making to enhance resource allocation and institutional priorities.
• Manages the college’s financial aid program, including scholarship programs and certification of Veterans benefits.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding all financial matters as well as financial aid.
• Provides leadership and support to the College’s executive and administration teams.
• Contributes to the strategic and business planning of the College.
• Responsible for liaison with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, financial institutions, and government agencies, and ensures that their recommendations are implemented in full.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration

CPA or CFA is a plus

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an experienced senior financial leader to oversee college budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will direct multi-year financial planning, manage aid programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding executive teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires strategic oversight of endowment considerations, risk management, and performance improvement to support institutional priorities in higher education.