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ICBD is a robust business incubator focused on private investment and business development, supporting exceptional companies in healthcare, technology, and beyond.
We manage a growing portfolio of high-performance businesses united by a shared commitment to people, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. But we’re not just building businesses. We’re building a legacy of leadership, innovation, and purpose.
Joining ICBD means you'll be part of the team behind some of the fastest-growing companies in healthcare, technology, and business services. We are proudly self-funded, committed to sustainable growth, and led by visionary thought leaders, including our CEO and Founder, the 2024 Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Overall Award winner.
Our most visible success is ABA Centers, a revolutionary leader in autism care and diagnostics, ranked #5 on the Financial Times “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” list, following 2025’s No. 1 ranking.
The ICBD portfolio includes these dynamic organizations united by strategic vision, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence:
- ABA Centers – The leading provider of autism care in the U.S., with 13 regional brands and 70+ operating areas.
- GateHouse Treatment – A comprehensive network of substance use disorder programs that address the full spectrum of recovery needs from medical treatment to supportive housing and respite services.
- Marquis MD – A concierge medicine concept redefining healthcare by prioritizing convenience, connection, and care powered by advanced technology.
- Exact Billing Solutions – Innovative revenue cycle management and advanced billing support systems for healthcare providers.
- The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation – The philanthropic heart of ICBD, advancing programs that address autism care, food insecurity, homelessness, women’s empowerment, and underserved children.
At ICBD, our commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative care has earned us recognition across industries. Our portfolio companies and leadership team have been honored with multiple awards, including:
- Inc. 5000 – 25th Fastest-Growing Private Company in America (2025).
- Financial Times – #5 on “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies.”
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. Overall.
- South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies.
- Florida Trend Magazine’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders.
- Inc. Best in Business, Health Services.
The Vice President of Finance & Accounting (VP F&A) owns accounting, capital strategy, FP&A, treasury, and procurement for Shareholder Services across a multi-entity, multi-state, and international structure. Scope includes private holdings, lifestyle assets, investments, corporate and enterprise finance, foundation activity, and the Principal's personal financial architecture.
This is a systems-forward seat. The VP F&A runs a modern finance stack, replaces manual reporting with automated reporting, and delivers on a short cycle. Clear, brief communication is essential. Fluency in ultra-high-net-worth structures is required. Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable.
Discretion and fiduciary judgment are conditions of the role.
POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting and Controls
- Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policy across all entities.
- Oversee bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and reconciliations.
- Produce and certify the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement by entity and consolidated.
- Own the close calendar, internal controls, and the external audit relationship.
Planning, Treasury, and Capital
- Own the annual budget, rolling forecast, and capital allocation.
- Own the daily cash position and liquidity forecast.
- Direct treasury, including payments, intercompany movement, banking and lender relationships, and debt covenants.
- Own cost accounting, project accounting, procurement, and spend governance.
Family Office
- Serve as financial counsel to the Family Office of the Chairman and the Principal's Family.
- Maintain the entity and ownership map, including basis and K-1 tracking.
- Direct financial oversight of lifestyle assets, with budget-to-actual reporting by asset.
- Oversee foundation accounting, grant tracking, distribution compliance, and filing support.
- Own risk and insurance review, broker management, and claims oversight.
Systems and Team
- Own the finance technology roadmap across ERP, FP&A, procurement, and cash management.
- Replace spreadsheet-dependent processes with governed, auditable system workflows.
- Lead the finance function across US and offshore teams, setting performance and platform standards.
- Deliver financial briefings covering cash position, exceptions, and decisions required.
EDUCATIONAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive finance leadership across multi-entity, multi-state, and international operations.
- UHNW and family office structures, including multi-tier passthrough entities and trusts.
- Demonstrated ownership of an ERP implementation or major finance systems migration.
- Deep working fluency in financial technology, and able to explain systems and outputs.
- Advanced Excel modeling, scenario analysis, and large-dataset work.
- Hands-on player-coach who builds and mentors a finance team.
- Demonstrated discretion handling confidential Family and enterprise matters.
OPERATING EXPECTATIONS
- Communicates clearly and succinctly. Brings a recommendation with every challenge.
- Moves ahead of the pace of the business and stays effective while scope shifts and structure forms.
- Builds and develops functions rather than inheriting them.
- Delivers complex information directly and with clarity, accuracy and effectiveness.
- Consistently and proactively improves business processes.
- Onsite in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, with travel across portfolio and Family locations.
SYSTEMS & PLATFORM KNOWLEDGE
Advanced, hands-on proficiency with financial data platforms such as NetSuite, Asana and Coupa are required as are skills in Asana, Claude Enterprise AI and MS Office 365. Additional skills in analytics such as Power BI, Domo, Data Rails, SuiteAnalytics, Agicap and Sapien are highly desirable.
- 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
- Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
- EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub