Strategic Finance Lead

Frontera is reimagining how children with autism and other behavioral health needs get the care they deserve. We bring together world-class clinicians, technologists, and autism specialists to build cutting-edge AI tools that help care teams work smarter and spend more time with the children and families who need them most.Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and designed for the real-world needs of behavioral health teams - from psychologists to ABA therapists. By combining evidence-based care with powerful technology, we’re expanding access to high-quality services for families everywhere.Our MissionFrontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.Role OverviewWe are seeking a high-ownership Strategic Finance Lead to help build the financial backbone of Frontera as we scale across healthcare services, technology, and emerging health-system business models.This role sits at the intersection of strategic finance, accounting oversight, revenue visibility, and business partnership. The right person will bring strong financial modeling and business analysis skills, healthcare business model fluency, and enough accounting depth to ensure our financial reporting is accurate, explainable, and decision-useful.You will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Product, Commercial, and Clinical leadership to improve forecasting, revenue and margin visibility, unit economics, and operating decision-making across Frontera’s hybrid services + technology model.This is a high-leverage finance role for someone who can operate close to the business, build scalable finance infrastructure, and help leadership understand what is driving performance across a complex healthcare + AI operating model.What You’ll DoStrategic Finance & Business PartnershipPartner with Finance and executive leadership to build and maintain financial models that support operating decisions, scenario planning, board reporting, and investor-facing narrativesAnalyze performance across Frontera’s healthcare services, technology, direct-to-parent, and commercial partnership modelsTranslate financial and operational data into clear insights for leaders across Operations, Product, Commercial, and Clinical teamsSupport budgeting, forecasting, headcount planning, margin analysis, pricing analysis, and ROI analysis for strategic initiativesHelp define the financial metrics that matter most for each business line, including revenue growth, utilization, payer mix, gross margin, contribution margin, operating leverage, and unit economicsServe as a strong business partner to functional leaders by bringing analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and practical recommendationsHelp leadership identify where performance is improving, where the model is breaking down, and what actions are needed to improve resultsRevenue, Margin & Business Model VisibilityBuild clean, consistent reporting across multiple revenue models, including:B2B SaaS / platform contractsDirect-to-consumer subscriptions and paymentsClinical services revenue, including Medicaid, commercial payers, and private payHealth-system, enterprise, or partnership-based models as Frontera expandsDevelop clear views of revenue quality, gross margin, contribution margin, and unit economics across services, tech, and hybrid business linesPartner with Payor Ops, Clinical Operations, Commercial, and Product teams to improve revenue visibility and resolve key financial reporting issuesSupport analysis of payer mix, service line performance, utilization, pricing, collections, and margin improvement opportunitiesBuild reporting that helps leaders understand performance by product, payer, customer type, region, and business segmentHelp connect operational drivers to financial outcomes so the business can make faster, better decisionsAccounting Oversight & Financial ReportingOwn and/or oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, partnering with internal and external accounting resources to ensure timely, accurate financial reportingEnsure financial statements, reconciliations, revenue recognition, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and key accounting judgments are accurate and explainableMaintain a strong understanding of accounting details while elevating financial reporting into clear business insightPartner with external accountants, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders on compliance, tax filings, audit readiness, and diligence supportEnsure accounting processes scale appropriately as Frontera grows across multiple entities, revenue streams, and business modelsBuild trust in the numbers without adding unnecessary complexity or slowing down the businessSystems, Process & Finance InfrastructureImprove financial reporting processes, billing workflows, documentation, and internal controlsPartner with tech, operations, clinical, commercial, and payor operations teams to improve source data quality and ensure financial reporting reflects business realityIdentify and implement automation, tooling, and AI-enabled workflow improvements where ROI is clear and the business need is realUse modern tools to reduce manual reporting work, improve data accuracy, and make financial insights easier for leaders to access and act onHelp build scalable reporting infrastructure that can support multiple revenue models, entities, and operating teamsEstablish practical internal controls appropriate for a Series A-stage company operating in regulated healthcare environmentsSupport audit readiness, investor diligence, board reporting, and financial data requestsWhat Success Looks Like in the First 12 MonthsLeadership has a clear, trusted view of performance across services, technology, direct-to-parent, and partnership business modelsRevenue and margin reporting is clean, explainable, and useful for operating decisionsMonthly close is completed on a reliable timeline, with clear explanations of key variances and business driversFinance becomes a stronger business partner to Operations, Product, Commercial, and Clinical leadershipKey operating decisions are supported by timely financial analysis, clear recommendations, and strong judgmentFrontera has better visibility into unit economics, payer mix, utilization, gross margin, contribution margin, and operating leverageFinancial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls are credible for board reporting, investor diligence, and future audit readinessThe finance function is viewed not just as a reporting function, but as a strategic operating partner to the businessQualificationsRequired5 to 8 years of experience across strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, finance consulting, accounting, or operating financeHealthcare experience or strong healthcare business model fluency, ideally across digital health, healthcare services, payer/provider models, value-based care, health-system partnerships, or healthcare technologyStrong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skillsAbility to analyze revenue, margins, unit economics, operating performance, and business line performanceStrong accounting foundation and ability to understand financial statements, close processes, revenue recognition, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controlsExperience partnering cross-functionally with business leaders to translate financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendationsComfort using modern finance tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and scalabilityStrong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for executive, operational, and cross-functional audiencesHigh ownership, high judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguityStrong operator mindset, with willingness to move between strategy, analysis, process-building, and hands-on executionStrong Pluses1 to 2 years of investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or finance/strategy consulting experience, ideally with healthcare exposureExperience at a high-growth startup, especially Seed through Series BExperience with hybrid business models that combine services, software, data, marketplace, payer, provider, or enterprise revenue streamsExposure to investor materials, board reporting, fundraising support, M&A, or strategic planningExperience partnering with operators to drive margin improvement, revenue quality, utilization, pricing, payer mix, or growth decisionsHealthcare services experience, especially ABA, behavioral health, Medicaid, commercial payers, or provider operationsExperience building lightweight reporting, forecasting, or automation workflows using tools such as Excel/Google Sheets, BI tools, SQL, modern planning tools, or AI-enabled productivity toolsSaaS, subscription, or enterprise healthcare revenue exposureCPA or formal accounting background is a plus, but not requiredWe have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above. All full-time employee benefits include a stake in shared success through stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan, and 4 weeks of PTO per year.Annual Salary: $160,000 USD - $190,000 USDWhy Frontera?Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies.Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.Competitive salary and benefits package.Our Denver Office & PerksDog-friendly office.Catered lunch from local Denver restaurants five days a week, plus occasional breakfasts and dinners.Robust snack program and great coffee options (including cappuccino machine and cold brew cans).Regular team events and low-key socials.Up to $150/month commuter stipend, discounted nearby parking, and a discounted Colorado Athletic Club membership.Thoughtfully designed space for focus, collaboration, and connection.Competitive health benefits, stock options, 401(k), and generous PTO.Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!