Director of Finance at Chestnut Health Systems

Overview

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for financial management and a track record in grant and payroll oversight? Join our team at Chestnut Health Systems, where you'll play a critical role in shaping the financial future of our organization. We're seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee key areas including budgeting, grant compliance, payroll, and purchasing.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Responsibilities

• Strategic Budget Management: Lead and develop the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with administrative, clinical, and professional teams to create personnel, operational, and capital budgets.
• Grant Management Oversight: Ensure compliance with financial grant requirements, coordinate reports to government and regulatory agencies, and assist in the preparation of financial and utilization reports for various funders.
• Payroll Leadership: Oversee the payroll process to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate with the Payroll Administrator and Human Resources to maintain employee data and resolve discrepancies.
• Purchasing Oversight: Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and assist with resolving procurement issues.
• Customer Service Excellence: Promote Chestnut’s culture of service excellence through adherence to our behavioral standards.
• Confidentiality and Security: Protect and maintain the confidentiality of all organizational and client information.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including three years in grant and contract management and five years of payroll experience. A minimum of five years in a supervisory role is required.
• Skills: Advanced mathematical, computational, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, with knowledge of automated accounting systems. Strong interpersonal, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.