VP, Finance

ROLE: Vice President, Finance

Team: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Remote*

Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000 base salary* + eligible for our discretionary bonus plan

*Please see Fine Print section below

About Archer

Archer Review is a private equity-backed education technology company supporting medical and nursing students in their professional journeys. Our mission is to equip health care learners, educators and leaders with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to succeed.

Archer Review has been recognized for four consecutive years by Inc. 5000 and for two years by Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States. The company also ranks No. 5 on the 2024 Financial Times list and No. 3 on the Inc. Southwest Regionals list for high growth companies.

We are a team of clinicians, educators, technologists, creatives and operators who truly believe that the work we do has a strong impact on making the world a better place.

About the role

Archer Review is looking for a Vice President of Finance to lead strategic finance and FP&A, working closely with the CFO and the executive team. You will own budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, design our compensation plans, manage treasury, and lead financial diligence on growth opportunities. This is a hands-on, remote leadership role. It suits someone who is equally comfortable building a model, presenting to executives, and coaching a team. 

What you'll do

• Own the annual budget process end to end: work with department leaders, build the plan in Excel and Abacum, and present it for executive approval. 

• Lead monthly P&L forecasting and reforecasting, revenue scenarios and cash forecasting, and present results and outlook at monthly ELT and SLT meetings. 

• Review actual-vs-forecast results and variance analysis each month and turn them into clear insights and recommendations for leadership. 

• Design sales and management compensation plans with Sales and People Operations, and oversee commission, holdback and incentive statement calculations. 

• Manage treasury, including cash management, liquidity planning and banking relationships. 

• Lead financial diligence and modeling for M&A opportunities, and work with the Controller on integration planning. 

• Review customer, vendor, and legal contracts for financial terms, risk and impact on the forecast. 

• Improve reporting and analytics, including Abacum reporting, headcount reporting, and AR and KPI dashboards, so leaders can get answers on their own. 

• Lead and develop the FP&A team, and serve as backup to the CFO and Controller for executive reporting, budget review, and audit planning.

What we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. MBA, CPA or CFA preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years leading FP&A or strategic finance, ideally at a high-growth subscription, digital or education company.

• Proven track record building budgets and rolling forecasts and presenting them to executive leadership, boards and investors.

• Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel, plus experience with FP&A platforms & AI Modeling and cloud ERP systems.

• Experience designing sales compensation and incentive plans that line up with company goals.

• Experience with M&A diligence, integration and treasury or cash management.

• Experience leading and developing remote teams, and the ability to explain financial results clearly to non-finance leaders.

• Sound judgment, high integrity and discretion with confidential compensation and strategic information. 

What success looks like

• Timely and accurate reporting: the monthly forecast, variance analysis, and ELT and board materials are delivered accurately and on schedule.

• Deadlines met 100% of the time across the budget calendar, monthly reforecasts and board and investor reporting.

• Strong partnerships with department leaders, who treat Finance as a trusted partner in planning and decision-making.

• Strong team development: an engaged FP&A team with clear goals, regular coaching and documented cross-training and backup coverage.

Our benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible & encouraged PTO
• Company HSA contribution for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on the next 2%)

What to expect from our hiring process

• Application review: A human reviews every application that meets our location criteria.
• Initial Conversation: Logistics and light background overview with People Operations.
• Hiring manager interview: Learn about our company, discuss the role, and review your experience.
• Team interview: Meet some of your peers and/or direct reports and learn how the team works together.
• Leadership interview: Meet with a cross-functional leader, or our VP of People, for a final conversation.
• Offer: Congrats - you made it! We'll call to give you the news and go over the details.

The fine print (PLEASE READ!)

• *Geographical requirements: At this time, we are not able to consider candidates who will work remotely in, or be based out of, Alaska, California, Hawaii, New York, Washington DC, or Washington state. Additionally, we are unable to consider candidates who are located outside of the United States, and/or candidates who require Visa sponsorship.
• *Pay decisions: Compensation is typically targeted near the midpoint of the posted salary range, with individual offers determined by experience, qualifications, role requirements, and business needs. The Archer team will align with candidates on salary requests in our first conversations, in order to ensure we have mutual transparency.
• Remote first: All interviews are virtual Zoom meetings, and require strong internet with cameras on. If you need reasonable accommodations for interviews, please reach out to [email protected].
• Our 'No Ghosting' commitment: We’ll keep you updated and ensure all candidates receive timely communication, regardless of the news.

Archer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Please note that as part of our standard hiring process, the company conducts background checks with the candidate’s consent, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. For roles based in or performed in Austin, Texas, background checks are initiated only after a conditional offer has been made, in accordance with the City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.