Chief Financial Officer; CFO in Training - Cedar Crest Behavioral Health System

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Training - Cedar Crest Behavioral Health System

Join Acadia Healthcare's CFO Training Program and embark on an exciting journey to become a future leader in behavioral health finance. Acadia is the largest stand‑alone behavioral health company in the U.S., providing comprehensive care to approximately 75,000 patients daily across our network of over 250 facilities in 42 states and Puerto Rico.

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Chief Financial Officer in Training program. You will work directly with an assigned CFO as your mentor, immersing you in the dynamic world of behavioral health finance and gaining invaluable hands‑on experience and knowledge of day‑to‑day operations within our facilities.

Your primary training will take place at Cedar Crest Behavioral Health System in Belton, TX. Cedar Crest has served the Belton community for over 30 years, offering tailored inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs for substance use and mental health issues.

Throughout the program, you will be exposed to diverse financial management practices, strategic planning, and operational decision‑making processes. The duration is typically 6 to 18 months, depending on the individual. Upon successful completion, you will be assigned a leadership role within one of our facilities.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within Acadia and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

Candidates must be open to relocation for training purposes and eventual placement as a Chief Financial Officer. Acadia provides relocation assistance to candidates who successfully complete the program.

• Monitor and control accounts receivables.
• Oversee Business Office functions to ensure cash collection goals are met and net revenue is accurately reported.
• Improve the profitability of the hospital by monitoring costs, particularly in relation to patient volume and staffing.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced operating costs, and increased revenues.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, financial packages, and reports/analysis.
• Provide reconciliations, account analysis, and other information to support the Reimbursement Department, Tax Department, Auditors, etc.
• Collaborate with management and department heads to prepare the annual budget, review prior financial results, and identify future needs and trends of the facility.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required;
  Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare finance and accounting, including AP/AR, payroll, and general accounting.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.