Director of Finance

Under the supervision of the Vice President for Business Services, the Director of Finance serves as the principal financial officer for the university. This management position contains both staff and line responsibilities with heavy emphasis on management. The director will develop and maintain sound management of the fiscal systems of the university to ensure internal controls and coordination with other departments.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the management team.
• Directly responsible for the administration of the following functions: financial accounting, student accounts, payroll, budgeting, investments, and purchasing.
• Provide all departments with timely and accurate financial / budget information on a monthly basis. Work with department chairs and managers to assist them with their fiscal responsibilities.
• Annual budget preparation and monitoring.
• Capital budget preparation and monitoring.
• Cash flow monitoring and management.
• Loan covenant compliance monitoring.
• Ensure that proper internal controls and policies are maintained and followed.
• Primary contact and liaison with external auditors.
• Internal and external financial reporting.
• Prepare reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
• Manage University owned rental properties.
• Negotiate equipment lease contracts.
• Participate on university committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of experience with increasingly responsible management positions in accounting or finance, with minimum three (3) years in line management
• Not for profit / higher education experience
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Preferred

• MBA and/or CPA certification
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Dynamics GP experience
• Experience in a small tuition-dependent institution

About the Institution:

National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)wasfoundedin 1906 as National College of Chiropractic (NCC) and remains the nations premier institution for health science education.

NUHS is a leader in the growing field of integrative medicine and is respected worldwide for its success in balancing healing arts and science, combining broad-scope integrative medicine with patient-centered care. National University sets the standard in training for careers in health care and provides a dynamic atmosphere where students, faculty and clinicians of various complementary and alternative health professions work together in an integrative environment.

National University is an established champion of research, high admission standards, accreditation, and academic excellence for its professions. Thats why students from across the globe choose NUHS to pursue higher education in health care. NUHS is forging new paths within the world of health care, based on understanding and cooperation with medical professionals from all disciplines.

NUHS has been led byJoseph P.D. Stiefel, President since 2013, who is committed to continuing the institutions focus on broad-scope primary care practice for its graduates, and deepening its commitment to integrative medicine.

National Universitys mission and goals assure that its pledge to educational excellence, advancing its professions, and striving for the best possible patient health care, will continue to keep the institution strong and focused.Click hereto review NUHSs Mission and Goals.

National University of Health Sciences is proud to be a leader in advocating for and obtaining certification andaccreditationfor chiropractic education institutions and continues this commitment to full accreditation of all of its programs.

FAST FACTS

• Two diverse campus locations, located in top U.S. healthcare markets
• A 6-to-1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
• 100+ Internship & Preceptorships
• Three NUHS Whole Health Centers (Clinics), two with a dedicated Veterans Clinic
• 25+ Student Groups & Associations
• 23,000 patients are treated at the NUHS campus clinics annually

NUHS LOCATIONS

NUHS offers two diverse locations, both in top U.S. health care markets. The Director of Finance will be working within the Illinois campus community.

Illinois

National University is located on a lovely, 38-acre, tree-lined campus, and prides itself on providing a campus experience that helps students excel. The Illinois facilities include:

• Gross Anatomy Lab
• Anatomage Table
• Biochemistry Lab
• Herbal Dispensary
• Botanical Garden
• Whole Health Center/Clinic
• Hydrotherapy Suite
• Training and Assessment Center (TAC)
• James F. Winterstein Library
• Fitness Center

Florida

National Universitys DC program is currently offered at the University Partnership Center atSt. Petersburg College, near the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. Phases one and two of the program are taught at the Caruth Health Education Center and the nearby South Annex, both located inPinellas Park. NUHS will be expanding its presence with a move to Oldsmar, FL, into a new facility space with classes starting in 2026.Read more.

To Apply:

Acceptance of inquiries, nominations, and applications will begin immediately and confidential review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested parties are encouraged to apply by November 15th. Please submit a PDF version of your letter of application outlining your interest/suitability for this position and a resume.