Director of Finance, St. Luke's College of Health Sciences

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the institution. This role includes managing the budget, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. JOB DUTIES AND 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 PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting up to 6 hours a day. Standing up to 4 hours a day. Walking up to 4 hours a day. Continually use of fingers and hands to manipulate objects. Lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral and depth perception. EDUCATION: Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration is required; CPA or CFA is a plus. EXPERIENCE: 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. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.