Chief Financial Officer

The Princeton Review; United States; On-site; USD 280,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and business operations. The CFO will maintain fiscal discipline, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, and drive operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a salary range of $280,000 to $325,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Seasoned financial executive with extensive leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in financial planning, accounting, and compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Data-driven decision-maker skilled in financial analytics.
• Collaborative leader who fosters high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s mission.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage cash flow and capital allocation.
• Partner with the CEO for financial insights.
• Lead operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Drive automation in financial systems.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Reporting & compliance

Treasury & capital management

Executive collaboration

Operational oversight

Team leadership

Technology & systems

Education

15+ years of leadership experience in corporate finance

Tools

Financial systems and tools

Job description

About the Position

We’re seeking a strategic and results‑driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead The Princeton Review and Tutor.com’s financial strategy, planning, and business operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping the financial future of the organization and ensuring fiscal discipline across all business units.

The CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, and compliance. This role will also oversee business operations such as corporate real‑estate and supply chain. We are looking for a visionary leader who can align financial strategy with organizational goals, drive operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s mission, growth objectives, and operational priorities.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes to ensure financial sustainability and performance.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and successful completion of audits.
• Treasury & Capital Management: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital allocation to optimize financial resources and support strategic investments.
• Executive Collaboration: Partner with the CEO and executive team to provide financial insights and support data‑driven decision‑making across departments.
• Operational Oversight: Lead business operations—including corporate real‑estate and supply chain—driving efficiency and cost‑effectiveness across the enterprise.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Technology & Systems: Oversee financial systems and tools, driving automation and scalability to support a growing and dynamic organization.

Who You Are

• Seasoned financial executive with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate finance, ideally within multi‑unit or service‑based organizations.
• Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, and compliance, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational efficiency.
• Successfully led finance teams through periods of transformation and can align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to influence cross‑functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels, including board members and investors.
• Data‑driven decision‑maker, skilled in leveraging financial analytics to guide investment decisions, manage risk, and optimize performance.
• Experienced in managing complex budgets, forecasting models, and financial systems; overseen audits, regulatory reporting, and capital planning.
• Collaborative and inclusive leader who builds high‑performing teams and fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic environments with a strategic mindset and hands‑on operational capabilities.

What We Offer

The Princeton Review is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories and comply with all applicable laws regarding unemployment status in hiring decisions.

To Apply

As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Bob Batten outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

The salary range for this role is $280,000 – $325,000 annually, commensurate with incentive compensation.