Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Emily Program is a multi-state behavioral health organization specializing in eating disorders. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will drive financial performance and operational discipline while partnering closely with the CEO and the Board to lead financial strategy and optimize the business.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Enhance financial systems, processes, and internal controls
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with healthcare and multi-state regulations
- Serve as primary financial liaison to Board and private equity sponsors
- Deliver clear reporting on performance, risks, and value creation progress
- Build and lead a high-performing finance and revenue cycle team
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
- 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
- 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
- MBA, CPA, or equivalent
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
- Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO
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