Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

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.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, this leader will own financial infrastructure, performance visibility, and capital strategy to stabilize, scale, and optimize the business. The CFO will drive EBITDA growth through strong financial management, revenue cycle transformation, and close partnership with operations and clinical leadership.

Location & Travel

Remote, US based role ( must be able to work for any employer in the US unrestricted)
Travel, 10-20% Across Multiple Sites

Compensation

Typical Range is $250,000-$350,000 plus incentive pay

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position.

How CFOs Empower Recovery

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

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

Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing finance and revenue cycle team

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required

MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred

Experience

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

Work Environment & Travel

Primarily office-based with extended computer use
Travel 10–20% across multiple states

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

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 is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

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