CFO

Mai Placement•Lakewood, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing, multi-location healthcare organization is seeking a hands-on CFO to own financial operations and serve as a strategic partner to leadership. This is an involved leadership role focused on more than reporting and accounting oversight: the CFO will independently investigate complex financial questions, assess competing advice, identify opportunities to improve performance, and make well-supported recommendations. The role calls for strong financial expertise, intellectual curiosity, business judgment, and a sense of ownership. The position is based in Lakewood, New Jersey, is on-site, and offers hybrid flexibility.

Requirements

Strong financial leadership experience as a CFO, Controller, VP of Finance, or in a similar senior-level role.
Exceptional analytical ability, independent thinking, and strong financial judgment.
Deep understanding of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and tax-related matters.
Ability to engage with senior CPAs and financial professionals, evaluate their recommendations, and challenge conclusions through informed analysis.
Track record of identifying financial opportunities and driving measurable improvements in profitability.
Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to investigate issues thoroughly.
Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial decisions to operational outcomes.
Hands-on, proactive leadership and willingness to take ownership.
Collaborative and approachable, with comfort working closely with ownership and department leaders.
Experience building stronger financial systems, controls, and processes.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience, particularly in insurance-based reimbursement environments, is strongly preferred.
Experience with ABA or multi-location healthcare services is a plus.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
Research complex financial and tax-related questions, evaluate conflicting professional opinions, and develop well-supported recommendations.
Work directly with outside CPAs, tax advisors, and other financial experts, asking questions and challenging assumptions when appropriate.
Analyze profitability, identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and explain changes in margins.
Identify opportunities to reduce expenses, improve profitability, and strengthen the organization's financial position.
Develop financial projections and translate financial data into actionable business decisions.
Oversee billing, collections, and revenue cycle performance, ensuring accountability and follow-through.
Monitor cash flow, spending, and financial obligations.
Establish budgets and financial controls across multiple locations and departments.
Strengthen financial reporting, expense management, and internal processes.
Oversee bookkeeping and coordinate tax planning and related financial matters.
Collaborate with operations and HR leadership to improve staffing costs, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
Contribute to strategic decisions as a member of the executive leadership team.