Chief Financial Officer

Council Capital

CFO leading finance for a $100M behavioral health services platform backed by private equity. Building controls, systems, and teams to support rapid healthcare growth.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in senior accounting leadership, including ownership of monthly close processes, external audit management, and development of finance functions. Proficient in healthcare accounting, revenue cycle management, and implementing robust internal controls.

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CFO ExperienceHealthcare AccountingRevenue Cycle ManagementCPA CertificationFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

GAAP Financial StatementsInternal Controls DesignAccrual MethodologyAudit ReadinessCost-to-Serve AnalysisFinancial OversightCovenant ComplianceTeam DevelopmentFinancial InsightsMulti-Site Operations

Soft Skills

Direct CommunicationHigh IntegrityIntellectual HonestySound Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Medicare ReimbursementMedicaid ReimbursementPrivate EquityBoard-Level ReportingTurnarounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly close and deliver accurate, timely GAAP financial statements, establishing a close of under 20 days within the first quarter
Design and implement robust internal controls, including segregation of duties, disbursement controls, and delegation of authority
Establish documented accounting policies, accrual methodology, and reconciliation cadence
Manage the external audit relationship and drive audit readiness
Lead and develop the finance organization across accounting, FP&A, and revenue cycle management
Review the accounting team and establish the path for the Controller function
Assess the revenue cycle management function and provide active financial oversight
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team on financial matters
Partner with the IDD Division CFO to implement joint best practices
Drive cost-to-serve transparency, margin analysis by location, and financial support for new market growth
Provide data-driven insights for decision-making and resource allocation
Manage the lender relationship, covenant compliance, and financial reporting obligations
Ensure timely reporting for the board, sponsor, and external stakeholders
Prepare the finance organization for future capital events and rigorous scrutiny from lenders, buyers, and auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior accounting leadership experience as a CFO, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, or VP of Accounting
Direct ownership of the monthly close, external audit relationship, and accounting team
10+ years of healthcare accounting experience
Controllership foundation through a Controller or Chief Accounting Officer role, or equivalent CFO ownership of close, audit, and accounting team
Demonstrated experience building or rebuilding a finance function, including controls implementation, close discipline, and team development
Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, revenue cycle management, and multi-site healthcare operations
Prior CFO title preferred
CPA strongly preferred
Public accounting foundation, ideally with audit experience at a national firm
Experience in private equity-backed or institutionally owned businesses, including lender management and board-level reporting
Exposure to turnarounds, post-diligence cleanup, or organizations in transition
Technically hands-on approach
Direct communication, high integrity, intellectual honesty, and sound judgment under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive executive compensation package
Performance-based annual bonus
Long-term incentive participation tied to value creation