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Chief Financial Officer

knownwell•Remote• Full Time

Posted 3 months ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$300,000–$350,000/year

Job Description

👋 Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way obesity care is delivered. We offer weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. Our care model combines in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.

Backed by $50M in funding—including a $25M round led by CVS Health Ventures with support from a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, MassMutual, and Intermountain Ventures—we’re scaling fast and expanding access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide.

You Will:

Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, partnering closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leaders on company strategy, growth priorities, and capital allocation

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

Oversee accounting operations including AP/AR, monthly and quarterly close processes, and financial statement preparation

Partner with People leadership on compensation strategy, incentive design, hiring economics, and productivity models

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

Maintain deep oversight of funds flow management under corporate practice of medicine structures

Drive profitability and unit economics across fee-for-service, value-based, commercial, and government payor models

Provide financial leadership for a hybrid care delivery model spanning in-person and virtual services

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

Develop and execute the company’s capital strategy, including equity and debt fundraising

Manage relationships with investors, lenders, auditors, and financial institutions; serve as a primary external financial spokesperson

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

Partner with data, product, and technology leaders to embed financial intelligence into operational workflows

Drive modernization of financial systems, dashboards, and reporting to support real-time insights and scalable growth

Team Leadership & Culture

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

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

You Have:

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

Pay & Perks:

💻 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

knownwell, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Based on current size of the clinic and HIPAA regulation, providers cannot receive care in clinic and provider’s household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.