Director Finance

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Responsible for providing strategic financial leadership that guides Barrow Neurological Institute(BNI) Foundations long-term sustainability and growth. In close collaboration with the President, the Board of Trustees, Womens Board, BNI leadership, and other key external constituents, this role collaborates to ensure strong financial planning, oversight, and decision-making across all philanthropic activities. Reporting to the President, BNF/Chief Philanthropy Officer, BNI, the Director of Finance and Philanthropic Operations is a key partner that brings a forward- thinking, analytical, and results-driven mindset, translating complex data into actionable insights, managing risk, optimizing resources, and driving performance and growth, while supporting operational infrastructure as necessary. • Partner with the President, Board of Trustees, and BNI leadership to develop and oversee the financial management strategy for Philanthropy, ensuring strong financial stewardship, sustainability, and alignment with organizational objectives. • Lead the development and management of annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, long-term financial plans, and FTE planning; monitor performance and recommend corrective actions as needed. • Provide comprehensive oversight of all accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions, including monthly financial statements, balance sheets, statements of activities, pledge tracking, tax filings, endowment reporting, and cash planning. • Ensure strong financial controls, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and coordination of annual audits and IRS filings with external auditors. Monitor financial performance and risks across foundations and affiliated entities. • Lead system-wide operational initiatives, including requests for proposals and contracting processes related to fundraising and administrative functions, to drive efficiency, cost effectiveness, and performance improvement. • Oversee grants management operations, including work plans, grant cycles, procedures, speaker series, and timely reporting to donors, funders, and system philanthropy partners. • Drive operational efficiency and cost savings through system contracting, vendor management, and alignment with enterprise policies. • Partner with the President, Boards of Trustees, executive leadership, and system stakeholders to support strategic planning, decision-making, and long-range financial sustainability. • Provide financial leadership and decision support to Boards and Committees, including Finance and Investment Committees, Executive Committees, and Grants Committees. • Support Board and Committee governance for affiliated programs and entities through regular financial reporting, meeting coordination, and compliance oversight. Job Requirements Required: • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration • 7 years of progressive experieence • 5 years of leadership experience Preferred: • Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Josephs, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital. St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers.

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