Vice President of Finance

Benchmark Education Company•New Rochelle, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of Benchmark Education Company’s Finance team, responsible for leading financial strategy, planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. The role partners closely with the CFO and senior leadership to support 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. The position is onsite at the company’s New Rochelle, New York office and reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). It works closely with the executive leadership team and other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility in complex organizations.
Strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
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, including the ability to translate financial data into business insights.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA.
Experience in publishing, education, media, technology, or content-driven businesses.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and market expansion.
Advise the CFO and executive team on financial and operational matters.
Oversee accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and 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, rolling forecasts, and scenario modeling.
Manage cash flow, working capital, credit facilities, and banking relationships.
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 Finance teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with department leaders and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
Communicate financial performance and strategic implications clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Promote cross-functional alignment among finance, operations, sales, product, and technology teams.
Model ethical leadership, transparency, and stewardship of company resources.