Finance Director
City of Hope
Zion, IL
Job posting number: #7324013 (Ref:JR-17363)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Finance Director
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Zion, IL. This position to be fully onsite.
The Finance Director is a strategic leader working closely with executives, department leaders and clinical leadership at City of Hope Chicago (“COH Chicago”) to develop appropriate business cases and analyses to help make informed investments, strategic and operating decisions to ensure company financial goals are achieved.
Provide financial and business decision support for COH Chicago.
Provide overall financial reporting and analytic responsibility for COH Chicago.
Drive continuous improvement in business analytics, continuously improving the accuracy of the data and tackle analytical challenges.
Deliver all site financial analytics including: Revenue, Pricing (both pharma and non-pharma), Retention, Reimbursement, Cost, Margin, Service Utilization, Quality, Operations Financial Support, Monthly Variance Analysis Explanations, Management and Board Reporting, Budget, Forecast and Business Development Proformas working in conjunction with site subject matter experts.
Analyze operations of COH Chicago business units regarding re-engineering, pricing, profitability, and compliance related issues.
Work closely with the corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and regional Finance teams to enhance current reporting capabilities.
Contribute to the advancement data warehousing and business intelligence initiative. Assume leadership or co-leadership of enterprise-wide projects such as the implementation of new systems, Pro-Formas and Reimbursement
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, or a related field (required)
Minimum Experience
5 years of progressive finance management experience in a hospital or similar environment
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Finance, Healthcare, Business, or a related field
CPA certification
Preferred Experience
At least 2 years in an executive‑level, senior finance, or senior accounting role
Software Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of Tableau
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $60.08 - $105.33 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
