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VP Finance

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💎 Seniority level: Vp, 10+ years

📍 Location: USA, Eastern, Central

🔍 Industry: Higher education technology

🏢 Company: Element451👥 51-100💰 $175,000,000 Private 2 months agoCRMAnalyticsMarketingSoftware

⏳ Experience: 10+ years

🪄 Skills: Data AnalysisFinancial ManagementAccountingComplianceBudgetingRisk ManagementTeam managementFinancial analysis

Requirements:
  • 10+ years of finance experience, including leadership roles in high-performing companies.
  • Experience in SaaS business backed by Private Equity or Venture Capital.
  • Operational leader with a proactive approach across the organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • Preferred residence in Raleigh, NC or Eastern/Central time zones.
  • Experience managing accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Strong financial planning and analysis skills with strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with C-level executives and Board members.
  • Experience with external audits and preparing GAAP financial statements.
  • Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities:
  • Implement strategic finance and accounting initiatives to drive visibility and decision-making.
  • Strengthen finance and accounting operations by optimizing systems, processes, and metrics.
  • Communicate financial goals and hold leaders accountable for performance.
  • Work effectively with investors and prepare presentations on performance and risks.
  • Manage accounting personnel across various functions including Payroll and Tax.
  • Drive profitability improvement initiatives and oversee financial reporting activities.
  • Execute monthly financial close with variance analysis and real-time communication.
  • Partner with leadership to support business strategy and maintain internal controls.
  • Manage tax, treasury, and audit functions to ensure compliance and quality financial statements.
  • Recruit and retain a strong finance team and support M&A evaluations and integration.
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