Director of Financial Planning and Analysis - New York City

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end forecasting cycles, including variance analyses and performance narratives.
• Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, new campus projections, corporate partner analyses, and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable reporting packages to leadership and investors.
• Closely partner with the Controller to ensure financials reflect strong accounting hygiene and support business insights.
• Lead Vivvi’s annual budgeting processes.
• Support accounting in the annual audit.

• Collaborate with Campus, Platform, Enrollment, HR, and Executive teams to understand performance drivers and guide strategic decisions.
• Conduct margin analyses, pricing evaluations, and cost optimization reviews.
• Support sales and partnerships with financial modeling, unit economics, and custom scenarios.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, accessible insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Directly manage and develop two team members:

• Billing & AP Manager (in-house)
• Accounting Manager (contractor)
• Work closely with the Controller (contractor) to ensure seamless alignment between FP&A and Accounting.
• Establish strong processes, documentation, and automation opportunities to increase team efficiency and scalability.

• Improve and standardize reporting systems and workflows across Finance.
• Evaluate tools and processes to enhance forecasting speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support implementation of new systems (e.g., dashboards, tech stack enhancements, financial integrations).
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost care.

You are set up for success in the Director of Finance role if you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field preferred but not required with commensurate experience
• 5+ years of professional experience; 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis OR, 
• A strong background in financial modeling, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis 
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, QuickBooks, and BI/reporting systems is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial information and communicate it with stakeholders, including financial and non-financial audiences
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with leaders across a mission-driven organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in an evolving environment.
• Passion for early education and supporting children and families
• MBA is a plus, but not required - we prefer experience and attitude to credentials