VP of Finance & Strategy (ABA)
Lakewood NJ Onsite
$160 200K (DOE)
Position Overview
A rapidly expanding multi-state ABA company is seeking a VP of Finance & Strategy to serve as a strategic partner to ownership and lead financial planning growth strategy and long-term profitability.
This role is designed for a seasoned finance leader who can operate at an executive level while still maintaining strong oversight of financial operations. While this role is not day-to-day bookkeeping focused the CFO must deeply understand the numbers to ensure financial rigor and clarity.
The Ideal Candidate
Strategic forward-thinking finance executive
Strong business judgment and decision-making confidence
Comfortable advising ownership on high-stakes growth decisions
Healthcare or multi-location experience preferred
Calm credible presence with leadership maturity
Builder mindset with long-term vision
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Leadership
Serve as the primary financial advisor to ownership
Lead budgeting forecasting and long-range financial planning
Drive profitability analysis across locations and service lines
Oversee FP&A dashboards and executive reporting
Growth & Expansion Support
Evaluate state expansion and market entry opportunities
Model ROI sustainability and capital requirements
Support acquisition investment and scaling decisions
Guide pricing staffing and margin optimization strategies
Oversight & Accountability
Oversee Controller and finance team
Ensure strong internal controls and financial discipline
Hold leaders vendors and processes accountable
Translate financial data into actionable business insight
Qualifications & Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable)
Proven senior finance leadership experience
Strong FP&A budgeting and strategic modeling background
Experience partnering directly with ownership or executive teams
Confidence making and standing behind financial decisions
Track record of scaling organizations
Nice to Have
Healthcare ABA or services-based business experience
Multi-state or multi-location operational exposure
Experience building finance teams and infrastructure
Required Experience:
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