Director of Operations – ABA Services

Director of Operations – ABA Services

Lakewood, NJ
200K+

Overview

A growing ABA organization operating across multiple states is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee day-to-day operations, strengthen internal accountability, and help drive the company's next phase of growth.

The organization has reached a point where ownership can no longer manage both the clinical and business sides of the company. The right candidate will step in as a true operational leader, taking ownership of execution, team management, budgeting, and organizational growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can solve problems, hold people accountable, and keep the organization moving forward while helping build a scalable operation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations across the organization

Lead administrative, intake, recruiting, staffing, billing, and support functions

Create accountability and performance standards across teams

Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions

Develop and execute growth initiatives

Build and manage budgets and operational plans

Monitor performance metrics and operational outcomes

Improve workflows, communication, and organizational efficiency

Partner closely with ownership on strategic planning and company growth

Ensure departments remain aligned and focused on organizational priorities

Ideal Candidate

Strong operations leadership experience

ABA experience preferred

Experience managing growing, multi-department service organizations

Strong budgeting and P&L exposure

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Comfortable making decisions and holding people accountable

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment without getting distracted by daily operational challenges