Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a mission-critical executive responsible for driving financial performance, enterprise value creation, and operational discipline across a multi-state behavioral health organization specializing in eating disorders. Reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with the Board and investors, the CFO will lead financial strategy in a private equity-backed turnaround environment.

Financial Strategy & Performance

• Drive EBITDA growth through margin expansion, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning aligned with value creation goals
• Develop clear financial insights, including variance analysis and performance drivers
• Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with growth initiatives

Reporting & Analytics

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and investor-grade dashboards
• Establish KPI frameworks linking clinical, operational, and financial performance
• Create a “single source of truth” for data integrity and decision-making

Revenue Cycle & Cash Management

• Lead end-to-end revenue cycle optimization (billing, collections, denials, authorizations)
• Improve cash flow, DSO, and net revenue realization
• Partner with clinical and operations teams to optimize reimbursement and patient flow

Turnaround & Operational Execution

• Lead financial aspects of turnaround initiatives, including cost restructuring and productivity improvement
• Identify underperformance and implement corrective action plans
• Drive financial accountability at site and department levels

Treasury & Capital Structure

• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation
• Manage lender relationships, debt structures, and covenant compliance
• Lead financial diligence, valuation, and integration for acquisitions
• Support expansion through disciplined financial modeling and ROI analysis

M&A & Growth

• Lead financial diligence, valuation, and integration for acquisitions
• Support expansion through disciplined financial modeling and ROI analysis

Systems, Controls & Compliance

• Enhance financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with healthcare and multi-state regulations

Board & Investor Relations

• Serve as primary financial liaison to Board and private equity sponsors
• Deliver clear reporting on performance, risks, and value creation progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including CFO or senior finance roles
• Experience in private equity-backed healthcare services (behavioral health preferred)
• Proven track record driving EBITDA growth and financial transformation
• Deep expertise in revenue cycle management and payer dynamics
• Experience with capital markets, debt financing, and lender negotiations
• M&A and post-acquisition integration experience
• Strong track record building and leading high-performing teams

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, analytical, and results-driven leader
• Hands-on with strong ownership mindset
• Effective communicator with executive, Board, and investor presence
• Data-driven, transparent, and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Mission-driven with a commitment to improving patient outcomes

What We Offer

• Employee Benefits: HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental insurance (Delta Dental), vision insurance (EyeMed), short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan available two months after start date, company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation, paid time off, seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to regular PTO