Vice President of Finance, Product School
$180-225k
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Product management training courses
Open for applications
Product management training courses
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$180-225k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
Product School's mission is to empower individuals and organizations to build better products.
Role
Who you are
- You have 10 to 15 years of Accounting/Finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a high-growth environment
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CPA and/or CFA preferred
- You have a proven track record of implementing process and efficiency improvements, or establishing a Finance function within a startup
- You are proficient in both Accounting and FP&A / Strategic Finance, with the ability to provide comprehensive financial decision support to the team
- You have strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with accounting software (eg, QuickBooks), and proven experience partnering with external auditors and managing statutory audits
- You are a strategic thinker with superior analytical abilities, capable of translating complex financial information into clear and compelling narratives
What the job involves
- As the Vice President of Finance at Product School, you will be a key member of our senior leadership team, overseeing the Accounting and Finance function
- You will lead and mentor a team of 3-4 accountants. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensure high-quality and efficient work output from the team, and promote professional development and best practices
- You will oversee the preparation of monthly close and statutory annual financial statements. This includes collaboration with external CPAs and tax consultants across various geographies to ensure compliance and accuracy. You will supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining robust financial controls
- You will provide executive management as well as our investors with comprehensive reports and insightful commentary, to enhance understanding and drive the company's financial performance
- You will prepare accurate and high-quality annual financial plans, and manage our monthly forecasting and variance analysis, providing insights for informed decision-making
- You will provide strategic decision support to executive management through advanced financial modeling and business case development. You will serve as sparring partner and ‘strict advisor’ for other business functions
Our take
Online courses have been booming in recent years, with students forced online, workers upskilling for career pivots, and companies obliged to carry out training virtually. But one area that has received little attention has been Product Management. This has cleared the way for Product School to become a leading player in online Product Management courses.
This has timed well with a rapid increase in demand for Product Managers over the last couple of years. Companies are increasingly prioritising Product Managers with specialised skill sets over more experienced hires. This means that the kind of intensive, short-form courses offered by Product School are more worthwhile for those working within this space than the longer, pricier MBA route.
Product School have also managed to net a roster of high-profile instructors with experience at the likes of Netflix, Slack, and YouTube, lending further value to their courses. With over 1,000 partner companies - including Fortune 500 players - and a 10,000+ strong alumni network, Product School are an impressive organization operating a finely tuned and highly valuable operation.
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70% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2021
$25m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $25m
Company benefits
- Work 100% remotely from anywhere
- Market competitive base salary plus variable compensation
- Free access to all of our online courses ($10,000 value)
- Unlimited paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company values
- Students first
- Learn and grow
- Quality over quantity
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Previously Co-founder and CEO at Floqq.
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