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About the Role
The VP - Finance is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for leading the financial functions of Benchmark Education Company. This role involves financial strategy, planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. The VP – Finance partners closely with the CFO and senior leadership to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation in support of the company’s mission to advance literacy and educational outcomes for students and educators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and market expansion.
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the CFO and executive team, serving as a trusted advisor on financial and operational matters.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial controls.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
- Lead annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, and rolling forecasts, including scenario modeling.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, credit facilities, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability and flexibility.
- Oversee financial performance management, including KPI development, margin analysis, and profitability optimization.
- Support pricing strategy, product profitability analysis, and investment decisions related to curriculum, technology, and content development.
- Partner with operations, product, sales, and technology teams to improve cost efficiency and scalability.
- Oversee systems and processes supporting financial operations, including ERP and financial planning tools.
- Support strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, or major capital investments when applicable.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Act as a collaborative business partner to department leaders, providing financial insights to support decision-making.
- Communicate financial performance and strategic implications clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Promote cross-functional alignment between finance, operations, sales, product, and technology teams.
- Model ethical leadership, transparency, and stewardship of company resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility in complex organizations.
- Strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience in publishing, education, media, technology, or content-driven businesses strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting in growth-oriented environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
Skills
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Business Partnership & Influence
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change Management
- Team Development & Leadership
Location
- New Rochelle, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Senior-level responsibility
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- MBA or CPA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $185,000 - $215,000
About the Company
- Benchmark Education Company's mission is to advance literacy and educational outcomes for students and educators.