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Join Pansophic Learning as the Director of Finance, where you will lead financial strategy and analysis for a growing portfolio of childcare centers, helping drive operational excellence and strategic growth.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include overseeing financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting on KPIs, leading the FP&A team, and managing revenue optimization strategies across childcare centers.
Skills: The role requires advanced financial modeling, strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
Qualifications: Candidates should have at least 10 years of finance experience, a degree in Finance or a related field, and an MBA or similar advanced degree is preferred.
Location: This position is based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, and may require occasional national travel, approximately 10%.
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.
Pansophic Learning is an education company that strives to provide students and educators with exceptional learning solutions that enable them to maximize their success academically and in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstances. These learning solutions include high-quality content, technology, teaching, and exceptional schools.
The Director of Finance for the Early Learning Academies business segment is responsible for the business analysis and financial support of a fast-growing portfolio of childcare centers. As the Finance Leader, this includes duties across all facets of the FP&A function, including forecasting, budgeting, and monthly and quarterly reporting of key financial and operating metrics. This individual will establish positive relationships and become a strategic advisor for business leaders and their respective teams, playing an integral part in helping the FP&A team adapt and mature as the Company grows organically and through acquisitions.
As Director of Finance supporting Early Learning Academies, you will:
- Ensure financial targets are met by problem-solving and developing operational strategies to improve financial results and enhance business opportunities.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of FP&A Partners, providing guidance to help build a solid foundation to grow and scale the organization
- Performance measurement tracking and insights, including but not limited to; key performance indicators, budget vs. actuals, financial statement analysis, trends/drivers, benchmarking, and other ad hoc-related activities
- Operational and Financial model design, development, and oversight, including unit economics, marginal contribution, lifetime value, capacity planning, and break-even insights
- Drive the integrity and accuracy of key financial and non-financial KPIs maintained within the financial systems
- Help drive process improvements and lead the business segment planning process to achieve the strategic priorities of the Company
- Key point of contact for the Controller, Human Resources, Operations, and Field Leadership
- Revenue management and optimization for the Private Pay & Childcare Subsidy customer base, including an annual review of pricing for all centers
- Perform other tasks and projects as required
About you:
- Minimum of 10 years experience including financial modeling, planning and decision support, and merger & acquisition analysis
- BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, and/or similar quantitative analysis
- MBA or MS in Business Analytics or a similar degree preferred
- Leadership experience, preferably in a multi-unit environment
- Track record of building strong relationships with business leaders and navigating the organization for support
- Independent and thrives in a fast-paced work environment fueled by inorganic growth
- Proven track record of converting complex and fragmented data sets to meaningful information
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; highly proficient in other Microsoft applications
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Insight, NetSuite, Great Plains, BI360, and LineLeader preferred
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Ability to travel, ~10%, nationally and occasionally on short notice
This is an in office position in McLean, Virginia.
Our Benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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