We set out on a mission in 2018 with one goal in mind: to expand perspectives through the wonder of learning. To accomplish this goal we knew that we had to make learning fun. From the start, we’ve known that the email inbox has the power to spark curiosity, and from that curiosity to inspire learning in an engaging, immersive way. We believe that learning is how we grow as individuals and more deeply connect to each other.
The Likemind team shares four core values, lived daily by each of us: radical connection, insatiable curiosity, intentional intrepidness and infectious optimism. Living these values, we are able to operate seamlessly as a distributed workforce, working collaboratively around the world.
Joining Likemind is simple: just be curious. Go with our learners on a journey that blends education and fun, igniting an opportunity to learn a fact, discover a passion, and share a story. It’s our way of connecting a vast community and striving to make the world - both online and IRL - a brighter place. We are Likemind, join the wonder!
What you can expect...
This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of a digital publishing company that has an ambitious plan and is already profitable with millions of dollars in EBITDA. This is a new role for Likemind; you will be the first senior executive owning the team’s finance function.
As the VP Finance, you will hold executive accountability for the financial performance of the firm. You will come to be an expert on our business model, our segment economics, and the landscape of tradeoffs associated with our brands and revenue engines. In this role you will sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and will influence the performance of the firm at large. This role reports to the CEO and will initially manage a team of 3 people.
In this role, you will...
- Sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), report to the CEO, and hold executive accountability for all financial reporting, controls, forecasting, and accounting. You will have three key areas of focus.
- Personally lead strategic org-level financial processes like annual budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and other key analyses.
- Oversee our Accounting team and ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards.
- Liaise with other SLT members, supporting them in making data-driven and fiscally prudent decisions for their departments and operations.
- Lead the Finance team as a strategic, high-output service center to the rest of the departments.
- Serve as a culture shaper of the firm, upholding a culture of rigor, structured thinking, data-informed analysis, and financial responsibility.
- Oversee current Finance Manager in developing and maintaining a robust financial model for the firm, conducting periodic scenario planning, monthly reporting, and other functions as requested or required by CEO or other SLT members.
- Support VP of People in maintaining a robust compensation model, including scenario planning and budgeting for the employee stock plan.
- Support CEO and SLT with up-to-date understanding of segment economics of the firm, across brands, revenue types, and acquisition channels.
- Be a thought leader on how to improve monetization and a sounding board on improving processes to help optimize company financials.
- Combine strong business and financial acumen to make key decisions backed by data and analytics.
- Identify opportunities to improve business performance through oversight of ad sales pricing, COGS, OPEX and other cost items.
- Oversee current team in accurately handling all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
LEADERSHIP
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
ACCOUNTING
You’re a great fit if you…
- Have a passion for and love of learning, and an innate curiosity.
- Have led some function(s) of finance at the Director level - ideally in a fast-paced digital product or content company - or similar.
- Can establish and drive an effective balance between growth aspirations and affordability in budgeting/forecasting processes.
- See yourself one day being Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer of a startup or digital firm, and are looking for a substantive executive position that will advance your career path towards that ambition.
- Have experience in or exposure to corporate development, M&A, venture, or other finance environments that involve investing, acquisitions, or other types of deal structuring.
- Have a proactive and collaborative approach; you love working with people and people love working with you.
- Have experience in digital learning, digital publishing, ecommerce, data tools for online publishers, or other relevant experience.
This role is remote; you can do this from anywhere in the United States - as long as you are able to work PST & MST work hours each day.
VERY IMPORTANT!
At Likemind we aim to provide equal opportunity for all. We are firm believers in the strength of diversity and aim to build teams of individuals that offer unique perspectives, come from different backgrounds and challenge each other to be better every day!
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