Overview
Chief Accounting Officer role for ICBD, a fast-growing portfolio of healthcare, technology, and business services companies. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership position that partners with the CFO, operating company finance leaders, and the ownership group to drive financial integrity, scalability, and enterprise value across a multi-entity environment.
About ICBD
ICBD is a robust single-family office focused on private investment and business development, supporting exceptional companies in healthcare, technology, and beyond. We own and operate a growing portfolio of high-performance businesses united by a shared commitment to people, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. We are self-funded, committed to sustainable growth, and led by visionary leadership.
Our portfolio includes ABA Centers, GateHouse Treatment, Marquis MD, Exact Billing Solutions, Curative AI, and The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation, among others, united by strategic vision and a dedication to excellence.
Role Summary
This is not a back-office accounting role. The CAO will partner directly with leaders to guide high-stakes financial decisions and oversee systems for a multi-entity enterprise. The CAO is a strategic, hands-on financial leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of accounting and financial reporting across ICBD’s portfolio. The role designs scalable accounting practices, drives operational efficiency, and delivers actionable financial insights to enable bold decision-making. As a senior leader, the CAO collaborates with the CFO, operating company finance leaders, and the ownership group to fuel growth, ensure compliance, and maximize enterprise value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function for ICBD and all operating entities, ensuring accurate, timely financial consolidation
- Develop and standardize accounting policies and procedures across the portfolio while accommodating business-specific needs
- Maintain general ledger integrity, oversee intercompany transactions, and manage all close processes (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
- Produce timely, accurate consolidated financial statements and management reports for ownership and board-level review
- Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, tax compliance, and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Manage external audit processes and relationships with tax advisors, banks, and other financial stakeholders
Business Partnership & Growth Enablement
- Collaborate with operating company finance teams to deliver insights that enhance profitability, cash flow, and operational performance
- Provide financial leadership during new business launches, acquisitions, and integrations to ensure seamless accounting alignment
- Promote a "think like an owner" culture focused on optimizing working capital and capital deployment
Process, Controls, & Systems
- Implement robust, scalable accounting processes and internal controls for a complex multi-entity environment
- Evaluate and improve ERP and reporting systems to enhance consolidation, accuracy, and transparency
- Lead initiatives in automation, process improvement, and efficiency gains in accounting operations
Strategic Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and ownership group on financial health, risk management, and strategic decision-making
- Provide technical accounting expertise for complex transactions, including M&A activity and capital structuring
- Support enterprise-level growth initiatives, including technology upgrades, new entity formations, and cross-functional process optimization
- Assemble and grow a nimble, high-impact accounting team capable of thriving in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
- Attract and hire top talent with the agility to adapt to changing priorities, the curiosity to challenge the status quo, and the drive to deliver results
- Develop a culture where team members think like owners, take smart risks, and seek continuous improvement
- Invest in professional growth through hands-on coaching, cross-functional exposure, and stretch assignments to prepare the next generation of leaders
Team Leadership & Growth
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-impact accounting team
- Foster a culture of ownership, smart risk-taking, and continuous improvement
- Ensure talent development and succession planning to support scalable growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
- 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership, with experience in multi-entity or holding company structures
- Background in private company accounting, preferably in private equity-backed, family-owned, or family office environments
- Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and financial reporting
Benefits
- Special C-Suite Benefits Package
- 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
- 100% paid family health insurance premium
- 100% premium paid for dental and vision insurance for family
- Concierge medical doctor for employee
- 100% premium paid for long-term disability
- SERP (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan) for employee
- Generous 401(k) match
- Annual C-suite bonus program