Director Of Finance

Overview

St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee is a 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs.

St. Mary’s Hospital, a member of the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation has earned “A” grades in three areas on the Lown Institute’s 2026–27 Hospitals Index . The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. Out of more than 3,500 hospitals evaluated nationwide, St. Mary’s Hospital stands out for its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care.

St. Mary’s Hospital received “A” grades in the following categories:

• Health Equity – Cost efficiency and avoidance of low-value care
• Community Benefit – reflects a hospital’s commitment to community health and civic leadership
• Inclusivity – Delivery of consistent service across income, race, and education levels

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Responsibilities

The Director of Financial Operations is charged with planning, organizing and influencing the company’s financial activities.

• Oversee Finance and payroll staff assuring financial records of the Hospital and Medical group are maintained following generally accepted accounting standards.
• Responsible for insuring timely reporting to the CFO in compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Performs financial analysis for new and existing programs to ensure maximum profitability.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/ finance or closely related field.
• Masters degree in Accounting/ Finance or closely related field highly preferred
• 3-5 years management experience in a financial role.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Care Accounting practices and principles.
• Familiarity with computer accounting programs.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English both verbally and in writing.

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee 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 $110,240 to $159,660 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:

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