
Vice President of Finance
LearnLux Financial Wellbeing
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Act as the strategic finance partner to the CEO, COO, and Board, providing insight into business performance, capital efficiency, and long-term financial planning.
- Own and evolve FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, scenario modeling, and financial planning to support growth and decision-making.
- Lead and oversee accounting operations, working closely with an outsourced accounting firm to ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with GAAP.
- Build scalable financial processes, controls, and systems to support a growing B2B2C fintech business.
- Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting for executive leadership and the Board, with a focus on transparency and predictability.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Commercial, Client Success, People, and Legal teams to align financial planning with company priorities.
- Support go-to-market efforts through pricing analysis, renewals, revenue forecasting, and unit economics.
- Manage tax, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with external partners.
- Contribute to capital planning, investor communications, and future fundraising preparation as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and financial rigor as the company scales.
- Help define the roadmap for building an internal finance team over time, while remaining deeply involved in execution.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in high-growth SaaS, fintech, or technology-enabled businesses.
- Experience in the benefits and wellness industry is heavily preferred
- Proven experience building and operating finance functions in Series A+ or growth-stage startups.
- Strong background in FP&A, accounting oversight, and financial operations, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
- Experience partnering closely with CEOs, COOs, and Boards, with comfort operating under close executive oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and take full ownership in environments with limited structure.
- Familiarity with global financial operations, including contractors and multi-currency considerations.
- Hands-on experience with tools such as QuickBooks, Brex, Ramp, Carta, and HubSpot (or similar).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent credentials are a plus.
Benefits
- Remote-first company structure
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k)
- Mental wellbeing (Talkspace)
- Financial wellbeing (LearnLux)
- Equity (Full-time employees)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for continuous learning and growth at a fast-growing startup at the cutting edge intersection of financial wellness and technology
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
FP&Aforecastingbudgetingscenario modelingfinancial planningaccounting oversightfinancial operationsGAAPauditsinternal controls
Soft Skills
strategic partnershipcommunicationindependenceownershipcross-functional collaborationtranslating financial conceptsefficiency improvementvisibility enhancementfinancial rigorexecutive oversight
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMBACPA