Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Paradigm Healthcare – Skokie, Illinois

Director of Finance will report directly to the Controller and serve as the lead for all planning, budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting. This position requires a highly engaged, hands‑on leader with a demonstrated ability to elevate financial processes through technology, analytics, and disciplined execution.

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting for facilities and corporate departments, including dynamic census, labor, and reimbursement models.
• Deliver proactive financial analysis that anticipates C‑Suite needs, identifying trends, risks, and operational opportunities.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, KPIs, and variance analyses with clear, actionable insights.
• Own BBC and compliance certification calculations, providing accurate analysis, context, and recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct ROI evaluations, scenario modeling, and financial analyses for new initiatives, capital planning, and cost‑reduction strategies.
• Partner with revenue cycle to review AR trends, cash collections, billing performance, and denials.
• Communicate clearly and responsively with the C‑Suite, operations, HR, and facility leaders, providing executive‑level summaries and presentations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to validate assumptions and support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Analyze business performance drivers (KPIs), risks, and opportunities across revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Apply strong accounting and financial acumen to bridge Finance and Operations and produce accurate monthly P&L forecasts for each facility.
• Produce accurate, polished deliverables with urgency while managing multiple priorities and ad hoc requests.
• Collaborate across the platform with treasury, controllership, tax, business unit financial leaders, operations, and investment teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA) or professional credential (CPA) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, with strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to deliver proactive, insight‑driven analysis and executive‑ready reporting that supports strategic decision‑making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a high sense of urgency, accuracy, and accountability while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person