Full-Time
Finance Business Partner 3
Posted on 12/10/2025
Joint Commission International
1,001-5,000 employees
Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations
Compensation Overview
$90k - $135k/yr
Lombard, IL, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles with an emphasis on strategic planning
- Past exposure to business operations management, financial analysis, financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles
- Strategic financial planning and long-range forecasting
- Technical skillset to manage and evaluate large datasets (Excel, PowerBI etc)
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis, Model Building
- Capital budgeting and ROI analysis
- Advising executives on financial strategy
- Executive-level presentation and communication
- Mentoring and coaching junior FBPs
- Experience with ERP’s and Planning Systems (Workday, Adaptive etc)
- Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple departments or business units
- Develop pricing modes and build financial analysis to support the evaluation of new business opportunities
- Support both customer and supplier contracting process by reviewing business terms and evaluating pricing
- Drive scenario planning, long-range forecasting, and capital allocation strategies
- Oversee development and implementation of standardized financial processes and tools
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level Finance Business Partners
- Lead enterprise-level financial reviews and present insights to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
- Evaluate financial impact of major initiatives, mergers, partnerships, and investments
- Collaborate with Enterprise Finance and operational leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Champion continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting, and analytics
- Represent finance in cross-functional strategic planning and transformation initiatives
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging financial technologies
- MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles with an emphasis on strategic planning
- Experience with ERP’s and Planning Systems (Workday, Adaptive etc)
- Automation and process improvement tools
- Enterprise performance management platforms
- Executive-level presentation and communication
- Mentoring and coaching junior FBPs
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis, Model Building
- Capital budgeting and ROI analysis
Joint Commission International is a nonprofit, independent body that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs. It develops and enforces standards to promote safe, effective, and high-value care, and surveys organizations to verify compliance as part of its accreditation process. Its certification and accreditation services are used by over 23,000 U.S. and international healthcare organizations, with a global arm (Joint Commission International) that extends its standards and evaluation worldwide. Unlike many competitors, it is the United States’ oldest and largest accrediting body for health care and operates on a not-for-profit model funded by fees for accreditation and certification. Its goal is to continually improve public health care by helping organizations meet rigorous safety, quality, and performance standards.
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What believers are saying
- Cyber Resilience Readiness program with AHA targets 642 hospital cyber incidents.
- Dr. Carsten Engel appointed International Strategic Advisor on April 29, 2026.
- 2025 PMC study confirms accreditation boosts occupational health and safety.
What critics are saying
- India's NABH 5.0 blockchain audits poach 300 Asian hospitals in 6-12 months.
- Saudi Vision 2030 revokes 200+ accreditations in 12-18 months.
- ISQua expansion erodes dominance in Asia and Middle East within 12-24 months.
What makes Joint Commission International unique
- Joint Commission accredits over 23,000 U.S. healthcare organizations since 1951.
- Joint Commission International accredits 948 organizations across 68 countries.
- Standards incorporate input from professionals, experts, and government agencies.
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Dr. Carsten Engel joins Joint Commission as International Strategic Advisor. GlobeNewswire | Joint Commission Today at 6:00am PDT OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Joint Commission announced today that the organization has hired Dr. Carsten Engel as its first International Strategic Advisor. Dr. Engel is a healthcare quality improvement expert with more than 20 years of experience in the field, most recently leading the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) as CEO. In addition to dedicating decades to healthcare quality improvement, Dr. Engel also spent 20 years on the frontlines of healthcare in anesthesiology and intensive care. "Dr. Engel's expertise and deep understanding of global healthcare systems, quality and safety, and international accreditation is unmatched," said Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO, Joint Commission. "We are pleased to have Dr. Engel join the organization. He brings experience that will help advance our international efforts and partnerships, ensuring more people around the world can benefit from safer, higher-quality care." Dr. Engel will report directly to James Merlino, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Joint Commission, who is also responsible for overseeing Joint Commission International (JCI). Dr. Engel will lead efforts to align JCI's strategy with its international partners, while identifying, developing and tailoring products and services in priority regions. He will serve as a senior partner and focus on cultivating and maintaining high-level relationships with international healthcare leaders, Ministries of Health, regulatory bodies, and global health organizations, all with the goal of ensuring JCI's alignment with global market dynamics, partnership opportunities, and healthcare trends. "Joint Commission is a leader in healthcare quality and safety, and I am honored to join the team to advance their mission of elevating patient care internationally," said Dr. Engel of his new role. "Having lived and worked across many regions of the world, I have developed a global perspective on the complexities and variations that shape patient care from country-to-country. My focus is on advancing more differentiated, context-aware ways for JCI to engage with health systems worldwide." Dr. Engel joins JCI from ISQua, which he joined as CEO in 2021 and has played a key leadership role in the development of ISQua's International Accreditation Program. Dr. Engel obtained a Master of Science degree in physics and chemistry and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Copenhagen. He is passionate about how health systems operate and advising on best practices that put patient safety at the core. About Joint Commission Joint Commission enables and affirms the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety for all. Founded in 1951, it is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare, evaluating more than 23,000 healthcare organizations and programs across the United States. As an independent, nonprofit organization, Joint Commission inspires healthcare organizations across all settings to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. About Joint Commission International Joint Commission International (JCI), established in 1994, is a nonprofit affiliate of Joint Commission, dedicated to improving healthcare quality and patient safety worldwide. Through international accreditation and certification, advisory services, publications, and education programs, JCI works with healthcare organizations, public health agencies, and health ministries in more than 80 countries to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety for all. Hannah Miller Joint Commission 630-792-5174 [email protected] This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.
CompHealth recognized by Joint Commission for quality and safety in healthcare staffing. The independent certification validates CompHealth's quality and safety practices for advanced practice, therapy, and lab staffing. MIDVALE, UTAH - March 25, 2026 - CompHealth's division specializing in advanced practice, therapy, and laboratory staffing has achieved Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification from the Joint Commission, the nation's leading independent accrediting body for healthcare organizations. CompHealth is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing brands. The Joint Commission's HCSS Certification recognizes healthcare staffing organizations that demonstrate compliance with rigorous national standards for safety and quality, as well as a sustained commitment to continual improvement in patient care. Certification is awarded following a comprehensive review process that evaluates organizational practices, quality systems, and operational performance. "Achieving Joint Commission certification is an important validation of how seriously we take quality, safety, and accountability," said Chris Purkey, division president at CompHealth. "Our clients trust us to deliver clinicians who meet the highest standards, and this certification reinforces that we operate with the same level of rigor and integrity expected across the broader healthcare system." Health Care Staffing Services Certification is not required for healthcare staffing organizations, but it is widely recognized across the industry as a distinction that signals excellence. The Joint Commission encourages certified organizations to publicly share this achievement, noting the Gold Seal of Approval(R) as a nationally recognized symbol of quality and performance. For CompHealth clients and clinicians, certification provides independent assurance that CompHealth: * Meets the highest national standards for safety and quality in healthcare staffing * Is committed to ongoing evaluation and improvement of patient-care practices * Successfully completed a rigorous external review by an independent accrediting body CompHealth achieved certification with no deficiencies identified during its most recent review, underscoring the organization's strong operational and quality foundation. The Joint Commission was founded in 1951 and launched the Health Care Staffing Services Certification program in 2004 to promote quality and safety within temporary healthcare staffing. CompHealth has maintained continuous HCSS Certification since 2011, placing it among organizations that adopted the standard earlier in the program's evolution as customer expectations around quality and accountability continued to rise. "Our focus has always been on earning trust through how we operate, not just what we say," Purkey added. "Joint Commission certification helps ensure our clients and clinicians know exactly what they can expect from CompHealth - consistency, transparency, and a deep commitment to safe, high-quality care." About CompHealth. CompHealth is a full-service healthcare staffing agency, filling positions for both those looking to hire and those looking to be hired. After 45 years in the business, we've built a reputation as the premier staffing agency, and our vast network of providers and facilities speaks for itself. With access to specialized teams, our unmatched resources allow us to pay careful attention to the things that matter to you, from the big, hard-to-solve problems to the tiniest details. Offering locum tenens, permanent hires, telemedicine, and more, we're able to achieve more success from every angle. About CHG Healthcare. As the nation's leading physician workforce experts, CHG Healthcare connects physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals with healthcare organizations nationwide - helping deliver high-quality care to more than 20 million patients every year. With more than 40 years of experience, CHG Healthcare and its family of brands deliver scalable, people-centered workforce solutions across the clinical spectrum - from locum tenens and permanent staffing to technology and Advisory Services - and are recognized for industry-leading Net Promoter Scores and partnerships with half of the nation's largest health systems. Headquartered in Salt Lake City with offices across the country, CHG is known as a top workplace for its culture of care, growth, and purpose. Learn more at chghealthcare.com. Media inquiries. For media inquiries or public relations support, contact [email protected]
Serious Reportable Events - 2026 SRE list update. What the 2026 Serious Reportable Events update means for surgical fire prevention. In early 2026, the National Quality Forum (NQF) and The Joint Commission announced a major update to the Serious Reportable Events (SRE) framework, aligning patient safety reporting across healthcare organizations and care settings. Beginning January 1, 2027, The Joint Commission will adopt the updated SRE list within its Sentinel Event reporting system, creating a more unified approach to tracking and learning from serious patient safety events. For surgical teams, this update has important implications, particularly for preventing fires and thermal injuries in the operating room and procedural environments. A modernized framework for patient safety events. Serious Reportable Events are defined as serious, largely preventable patient safety events that may indicate underlying safety system failures within a healthcare organization. The updated framework introduces several important changes: * Alignment of Joint Commission Sentinel Events and NQF SRE definitions * Expanded applicability to all healthcare settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient procedures, and other alternative care sites * Clearer event definitions and guidance to improve consistency in reporting and learning across organizations This shift reflects the reality of modern healthcare delivery, where procedures are increasingly performed outside of the traditional hospital operating room. Within the updated SRE list, two event categories are particularly relevant to light cable-related burn incidents. SRE 11: product or device events. Fire, flame, or unanticipated smoke, heat, or flashes occurring during direct patient care caused by equipment operated and used by the healthcare setting, regardless of the outcome. SRE 18: care provision events. Patient harm associated with an unintended burn from any source. These classifications highlight an important shift toward a systems-based approach to patient safety. An intraoperative fire or overheating event involving surgical equipment would fall under SRE 11, even if patient harm is avoided. Conversely, a patient burn resulting from a thermal source may be categorized under SRE 18 if harm occurs. This reinforces the importance of identifying and proactively mitigating known ignition sources in the surgical environment. Surgical fire risk and fiber-optic light cables. Minimally invasive surgery depends heavily on fiber-optic light cables to illuminate the surgical field. However, the intense light transmission through these cables can produce extremely high temperatures at the distal tip. Under certain conditions, exposed light cable tips can exceed 500°F, creating the potential to ignite drapes or cause thermal injury to patients and staff. While these events are relatively rare, they are also high-consequence and largely preventable, which is precisely the type of risk the SRE framework is designed to address. The updated SRE structure reinforces an important safety principle: near misses matter. Even when an incident does not result in patient harm, it may still reveal vulnerabilities in processes, equipment handling, or operating room workflows that deserve attention and improvement. Moving from protocols to proactive safeguards. Historically, many operating room fire prevention efforts have relied on staff-dependent protocols, such as: * Placing light sources in standby mode when not in use * Avoiding contact between ignition sources and surgical drapes * Maintaining communication during scope exchanges While these practices remain essential, modern safety science increasingly emphasizes the addition of engineered safeguards that reduce reliance on human vigilance alone. Designing systems that physically reduce risk can strengthen the reliability of fire prevention programs across surgical teams, specialties, and care settings. Supporting safer surgical environments. At Jackson Medical, Jackson Medical, LLC work closely with perioperative teams to help address one of the most common and often overlooked ignition sources in minimally invasive surgery: fiber-optic light cables. GloShield is designed as a protective barrier that automatically shields exposed light cable tips, helping prevent contact with drapes or tissue during moments when the cable is disconnected from the scope. By adding a layer of protection to existing equipment and workflow, surgical teams can strengthen their broader fire safety strategies and reduce the likelihood of near misses, thermal injuries, and reportable safety events. Looking ahead. The 2026 update to the SRE framework represents more than a reporting change. It reflects a broader evolution in patient safety thinking: preventable risks should be addressed proactively, not just analyzed after harm occurs. For perioperative leaders, risk managers, and surgical teams, this is an opportunity to evaluate how current practices address known hazards in the operating room. As surgical technology and care settings continue to evolve, the goal remains constant: safer systems, safer teams, and safer patients. As your organization prepares for the effective date of January 1, 2027, strengthen surgical fire prevention and reduce light cable-related burn risk. Contact the Jackson Medical team and Jackson Medical, LLC would welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Joint Commission has appointed two new members to the boards of its affiliate organisations. Dr Adolfo Llinás, chief medical officer at Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, joined the Joint Commission Resources board as an International Outside Director for a three-year term beginning January 2026. Dr Sarita A. Mohanty, president and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, was named to the National Quality Forum board. Joint Commission Resources provides consulting, educational services and publications to help healthcare organisations improve patient safety and quality. The National Quality Forum sets healthcare quality standards. Joint Commission president and CEO Dr Jonathan B. Perlin said the appointments bring valuable clinical expertise, international insight and leadership committed to improving care for patients with complex healthcare needs.
Through their collaboration with The Joint Commission, ARCHANGELS established a Care Badge Initiative, designed to help showcase often-unrecognized skills of caregivers.