Chief Financial Officer · knownwell

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:56 GMT
Finance

knownwell · San Francisco · Competitive salary and bonus structure · remote

Join our dynamic company as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and play a key role in shaping our financial strategy and growth. As a core member of the executive leadership team, you will partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leaders on company strategy, growth priorities, and capital allocation.

Responsibilities:

Translate business strategy into financial plans, operating models, and long-range forecasts that support sustainable scaling

Define, monitor, and continuously improve key financial and operational metrics; proactively surface risks, opportunities, and trade-offs

Financial Planning, Reporting & Governance:

Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling, including multi-year strategic plans

Prepare and present clear, compelling financial reporting and insights to the Board, investors, and other stakeholders

Ensure strong financial controls, GAAP-compliant reporting, audits, and adherence to healthcare regulatory and reporting requirements

Revenue Cycle & Healthcare Economics:

Own and optimize the revenue cycle management (RCM) function, ensuring best-in-class collections, payor performance, and cash conversion

Partner with actuarial and clinical leadership to price, model, and manage risk for value-based care and at-risk contracts

Corporate Development & Capital Strategy:

Lead corporate development efforts, including identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments

Oversee financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration

AI, Data & Financial Innovation:

Champion the use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics across finance, revenue cycle, and forecasting to improve accuracy, speed, and decision-making

Team Leadership & Culture:

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization

Establish a culture of accountability, rigor, transparency, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred

12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior leadership roles within healthcare services organizations

Proven experience in growth-stage or PE/VC-backed companies, with a track record of scaling financial infrastructure

Deep expertise in healthcare reimbursement, including fee-for-service, government payors, and value-based / risk-based payment models

Strong understanding of corporate practice of medicine structures and healthcare regulatory requirements

Demonstrated experience leading fundraising efforts and managing investor relations

Extensive experience with P&L ownership, unit economics, profitability analysis, and GAAP accounting

Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders

Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments, with a bias toward action and outcomes

Strong executive presence and credibility with Boards, investors, and external partners

Additional Information:

Fully remote opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company match

Up to 20 days of PTO per year + company holidays

Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)

Annual work from home stipend for remote employees