Chief Financial Officer

Noggin Guru; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible remote work environment

Flexible remote work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing online learning provider is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations and contribute to strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields, alongside 10+ years of experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and leadership abilities. This role offers generous paid time off, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package in a high-impact, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance.
• Strong financial and accounting background.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with cross-functional influence.
• Proficiency in financial management software.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support company goals.
• Manage financial performance and oversee budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and coordinate with auditors.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks and maintain reliable controls.
• Reporting and Compliance: Ensure timely reporting and regulatory compliance with auditors and authorities.
• Acquisition Evaluation and Integration: Evaluate opportunities and lead integration of finance teams and processes.
• Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team to support growth and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Financial management

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

Noggin Guru is a fast-growing online learning leader specializing in tailored educational solutions for multiple vertical markets. We operate on the core belief that digital professional development is the future, and we are on a mission to connect professionals everywhere to their potential.

We specialize in providing organizations with regulatory compliance training, continuing education, and upskilling solutions. Our offerings include enterprise-wide memberships, individual subscriptions and courses, CE credits, and certifications, all delivered on an easy-to-use learning platform.

We are backed by experienced investors and operators in online learning and are building a remote-first, forward-thinking team.

About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. The executive will manage a small team with responsibility for financial planning, accounting and financial reporting, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and the other executives to develop and implement strategies to achieve the company's financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Culture Building: As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contribute to creating a high-performance culture based on trust, healthy debate, and accountability.
• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s goals, oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team.
• Financial Management: Manage financial performance by developing budgets, overseeing expenditures, and ensuring financial targets are met. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports, and audits.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks and maintain a reliable control system for financial management.
• Reporting and Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information to stakeholders, oversee regulatory compliance, and coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Acquisition Evaluation and Integration: Participate in the evaluation of acquisition opportunities and lead the integration of finance teams, systems, and processes.
• Leadership: Hands on leadership with ability to develop the finance team to support the company’s growth, foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the finance department, and collaborate with other departments to achieve company objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 10+ years experience in finance Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow management.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial management software
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

We offer

• Generous paid time off and flexible schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans
• Flexible remote work environment
• High-impact, mission-driven culture with growth opportunities

If you'd like more details on salary expectations for this role, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail]

Noggin Guru is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and inclusive experience.