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Director of Finance
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 72.28-107.52 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Responsible for the overall functions of budgeting, cost accounting,decision support, management engineering, financial analysis and special projects, in order to assist in the proper financial management of the hospital.
Position Description:
- Proactively develops, analyzes and interprets key financial performance indicators in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and trends in order to recommend corrective action.
- Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures. Assists departments with budget compliance and conducts budget and analysis training as needed.
- Provides assistance with special projects, such as the evaluation of new potential business opportunities and the development of related proformas and business plans.
- Utilizes multiple management tools and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement within the organization.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of accounting and finance experience in a large organization with at least three of those years in healthcare. Minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience is required.
Licensure:
- None specified.
Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.
Comprehensive Care
Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s chest.
Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.
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Frequently asked questions
Mastering budgeting intricacies, cost accounting, and strategic financial forecasting are essential. Additionally, leading cross-departmental collaboration and interpreting fiscal health indicators ensure impactful decision-making within Santa Cruz's healthcare environment.
In nonprofit healthcare, this director navigates unique budget constraints and regulatory demands, balancing fiscal responsibility with mission-driven care. Their focus extends to optimizing resources while fostering sustainable financial models tailored to community health needs.
Progression often leads to executive finance roles, including CFO positions, especially with demonstrated expertise in healthcare financial management. Continuous upskilling and networking within California's robust medical industry amplify advancement opportunities.
While not mandatory, credentials like CPA or CMA strengthen applicants' profiles. Familiarity with healthcare finance regulations and proficiency in budget management are highly valued in Santa Cruz's competitive medical landscape.
Directors of Finance in Santa Cruz typically earn between $130,000 and $170,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and organizational size. Healthcare-focused roles often command premium compensation due to sector complexity.
Catholic Health Initiatives demands financial leaders adept at integrating strategic planning with healthcare compliance. Directors must adeptly handle budgeting across diverse departments while aligning financial goals with the organization's mission-driven priorities.
This role emphasizes collaboration with specialized medical units and innovative cardiac care programs, requiring nuanced financial oversight. The unique partnerships with Stanford and focus on advanced procedures distinguish its operational scope.
Balancing fiscal discipline with community-centric healthcare requires sensitivity to local expectations. Directors often prioritize transparent budgeting and sustainable funding models that support both medical innovation and accessible patient care.
Santa Cruz offers a blend of coastal living and urban access, but traffic on key routes can affect commute times. Candidates often weigh lifestyle benefits against travel demands, making remote flexibility and flexible schedules attractive where available.