Vice President, Finance and Accounting

CommonLit

Vice President, Finance and Accounting at CommonLit leading financial strategy and oversight. Managing finance operations, compliance, and team development in a nonprofit education technology organization.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead long-term financial strategy and planning
Own multi-year financial models, scenario planning, and capital allocation strategy
Translate company vision into financial targets and actionable plans
Partner with Chief Executive Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, and executive team on key strategic decisions (pricing, growth investments, market expansion)
Provide data-driven insights and ROI analysis to guide resource allocation
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with a focus on business drivers
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives
Analyze financial data to provide insights into the company's financial health, trends, and areas of concern
Present financial reports to leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders as required
Lead the organization through the annual audit and any other required state or federal filings
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and the management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions
Ensure organization’s compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies
Provide guidance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA designation is highly preferred
A minimum of 8 years work experience is required, with at least 5+ years of experience supervising finance staff
Experience building, managing, and growing a finance function for a growth-stage organization is preferred.
Experience leading financial operations and strategy in an organization with a $25-$50 million annual budget preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulations (GAAP)
Mastery of financial and accounting software and reporting systems; expert in Microsoft Excel and other leading business intelligence/reporting applications
Demonstrated leadership abilities and organizational skills, able to model maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative
Strong analytical and data analysis skills and ability to manage large volume data for generated reports to assist decision making at the company level
Strong management skills, with ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
Strong skills in team building, mentorship, delegation, skill, and career development
Outstanding communications skills, including oral, written and presentation including the ability to synthesize complex questions and professionalism when representing CommonLit to external partners
Ability to maintain discretion and work with confidential and/or protected information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
Generous time off, including:
16 paid holidays annually
Paid time off accruals and sick leave
Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
2 floating holidays
Volunteer and school visitation leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement and compassionate leave
Blood, bone marrow, and organ donation leave
Flexible work options
Low-stress weeks around Thanksgiving and in late December

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingscenario planningcapital allocationbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisdata analysisGAAPfinancial reportingaccounting principles

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsteam buildingmentorshipcommunication skillspresentation skillsdiscretioninitiativedependability

Certifications

Master’s degree in accountingMaster’s degree in financeCPA designation