Vice President Finance

Job Description Vice President of Finance A private equity-backed, high-growth educational, technology company with locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom is seeking a Vice President of Finance to partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team. This role is designed for a hands-on, analytically driven finance leader who thrives in a data-rich, multi-unit environment. The VP of Finance will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, business intelligence, and performance optimization across the organization, while overseeing core accounting operations.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Finance will lead all financial planning and analysis, business intelligence, and performance analytics initiatives. This individual will oversee a small accounting team and serve as a strategic partner to leadership, helping translate data into actionable insights that drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly analytical finance leader who enjoys building reporting infrastructure, improving visibility into unit-level performance, and supporting private equity value creation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors to drive financial strategy and long-term planning Serve as a key thought partner on growth initiatives, unit economics, and franchise performance Support board reporting, investor updates, and strategic decision-making Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Build and enhance KPI dashboards and performance metrics across the locations Analyze unit-level economics, customer trends, and revenue drivers to identify opportunities for improvement Develop actionable insights to optimize pricing, margin, and operational efficiency Drive the evolution of data infrastructure and reporting tools Partner cross-functionally to improve data accuracy, accessibility, and visibility Implement scalable BI solutions to support a growing, multi-unit business Oversee day-to-day accounting operations Ensure accuracy of financial reporting, monthly close processes, and internal controls Partner with external auditors and manage compliance requirements Support value creation initiatives aligned with PE Firm for investment thesis Prepare and present financial materials for board meetings and investor communications Assist with potential future transactions, including refinancing or exit processes

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A and analytics leadership Experience in multi-unit, SAAS, multi-location, or consumer-facing businesses strongly preferred Private equity-backed company experience highly preferred Proven ability to build financial models, dashboards, and scalable reporting frameworks Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights Experience managing small teams while remaining hands-on Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA is a plus Position is located in Norcross, Georgia area. Hybrid with 2-3 days in the office.