Director of Finance and Compliance

Director of Finance and Compliance

Mission & Vision Statement

Our mission at Clarity is to:

1. Be a trusted guide that helps millions of families discover, plan for, and access the best educational opportunities for their children.
2. Help schools to adapt and operate like the dynamic businesses they must be to survive and best serve the families of the future.
3. Build a company where people can do the best work of their careers and consistently solve complex problems that create unique value.

The first step in fulfilling this mission is our transformative financial aid application, which launched in 2022 and has already grown to over 1,000 private K-12 schools and 100,000 family users. Building on this momentum, we have started building a second product, which will launch in 2024, and are uniquely positioned to solve a variety of problems for both schools and families.

Job Description

As we continue to experience growth, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Director of Finance and Compliance to join our team. This is a leadership role and the person in this seat will serve as a member of the company leadership team, will oversee our small but growing finance, accounting and people teams, and be able to operate at all levels of the G&A org. Our preference is to give priority to candidates with strong finance backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Managerial
  • Help to build and maintain processes for our finance, accounting, and HR teams.
  • Lead a G&A team of three.
  • Work with founders to align strategic and financial goals of the org.
  • Serve as a member of the leadership team.
• Finance and Accounting
  • Lead the budgeting and financial planning process.
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting, budget management, and compliance with financial regulations.
  • Collaborate with founders to develop financial strategies, manage costs, and ensure resource allocation aligns with business priorities.
  • Oversee the execution of financial audits and internal controls to mitigate risks
• Compliance, Legal, and HR
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, overseeing contract management
  • Review, negotiate, and model financial implications of vendor agreements
  • Support sales team by answering contract questions posed by prospects and internal team.
  • Lead internal trainings consistent with best practices on legal risk management and recommendations from counsel
  • Work with leadership team and company counsel to understand ongoing and emerging compliance requirements
  • Be the lead on employee relations and performance management (temporary responsibility)

Traits of an Ideal Candidate

• Is self-sufficient and comfortable being a “behind the scenes” contributor to team success.
• Is process driven and detail oriented.
• Has a growth mindset.
• Is a clear communicator.
• Has experience in startups or other high growth companies
• Has experience with financial statements and financial controls
• Has experience with risk management / contract management

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $155,000 - $170,000, depending on experience
• Join a fast-growing company, having gone from 0 to 60 employees in just 24 months with more growth on the horizon.
• Embrace a fully remote work environment, granting you the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Generous PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Attend company-sponsored events and off-sites.
• Company stock options included
• Enjoy company-sponsored health, medical, and dental insurance.

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Questions? Contact jobs@claritytuition.com