*This position is onsite at our New Rochelle, NY office.
Position Summary:
The VP - Finance is a key member of the Finance team and is responsible for leading financial functions of Benchmark Education Company, including 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.
Key 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.
Leadership & Collaboration
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 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.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Business Partnership & Influence
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change Management
- Team Development & Leadership
Reporting Structure
This role reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and works closely with the executive leadership team.
Salary Range: $185,000 - $215,000
*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.
