VP IT Finance & Corporate Solutions

Overview Vice President, IT Finance and Corporate Solutions   Location: Remote     About the Role The Vice President, IT Finance and Corporate Solutions is a newly established executive role created to unify IT financial governance, corporate technology solutions, and portfolio/project management under a single accountable leader. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this VP will serve as the strategic and operational backbone of the IT organization — ensuring that every dollar invested in technology is governed with rigor, every corporate system is delivered with excellence, and every initiative moves through a consistent, transparent intake and delivery framework.   This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced technology executive who thrives at the intersection of finance, operations, and delivery — and who can build trust quickly across a complex healthcare organization.     Our Mission Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.   Compensation & Benefits We value your expertise and dedication—and we invest in your success. Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network Responsibilities Essential Functions IT Finance Management Own the full IT budget cycle — planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and year-end close - in close partnership with the CFO's office and corporate finance Establish and enforce financial governance standards across OpEx and CapEx, ensuring IT investments are properly classified, tracked, and reported Build and maintain IT cost transparency frameworks (cost per service, unit economics, benchmarking) that enable data-driven investment decisions by the CIO and executive team Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews with IT leadership, surfacing risks, reforecasts, and savings opportunities Serve as the primary IT finance liaison to the CFO organization, audit, and external reporting as needed Corporate Solutions (HR IT, IT for IT & Future ERP, Legal and Compliance Solutions) Oversee the delivery and operations of HR IT systems (e.g., HRIS integrations, talent platforms) and internal IT productivity platforms (ServiceNow, SharePoint) Ensure corporate systems are stable, scalable, and aligned to business process owners' roadmaps in HR, Finance, and Operations Lead ERP readiness planning — assessing organizational maturity, establishing data governance foundations, and building business cases for future implementation Partners with business stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal) to capture requirements, prioritize enhancements, and manage vendor relationships Drive a "platform thinking" mindset — standardizing integrations, reducing shadow IT, and maximizing value from existing investments PMO & IT Portfolio / Intake Management Design and operationalize the IT intake process — establishing a single, consistent front door for all technology requests across the enterprise Lead project portfolio management: prioritization, resource balancing, stage-gate governance, and executive-level portfolio reporting Set and enforce project delivery standards (methodology, templates, tollgates) appropriate for a healthcare environment — balancing rigor with speed Ensure PMO practices are tightly woven with IT Finance — so every project has a funded business case, tracked actuals, and a benefit realization review Provide portfolio health reporting to the CIO and senior leadership, including risk dashboards, milestone tracking, and investment performance metrics   Standard Expectations Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members. Maintains regular and predictable attendance Qualifications Education/Experience/Skill Requirements REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Finance, Business, or related field. 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 3 years at the VP or senior Director level 8+ years of experience managing IT financial planning, forecasting, and governance — including OpEx/CapEx oversight Proven track record building or maturing a PMO, including portfolio intake and project delivery governance Experience leading corporate systems delivery (HRIS, ERP, ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, or similar) Strong executive communication skills — ability to translate complex financial and technical topics for C-suite and board-level audiences Preferred Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industry (HIPAA, SOX compliance awareness) ERP implementation or readiness experience (Oracle, Workday, SAP, or equivalent). Familiarity with IT financial management frameworks (TBM/FinOps) and portfolio tools (Clarity PPM, Planview, or similar) MBA or Master's degree in a related field   LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification preferred   SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Supervises Directors, Managers and/or a team of employees     While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.   AHCORP #LI-JS1