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Presence is hiring a VP, Finance. The role involves leading the finance organization by driving operational excellence, strategic planning, M&A, and investor communications, while partnering cross-functionally to optimize company performance and build a tech-enabled, data-driven finance function.

Highlights

Lead the finance team managing FP&A, operations, M&A, investor relations, and reporting to the CFO.
Collaborate with commercial, product, and revenue teams on organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
Drive data analytics standardization and implement AI-enabled finance technologies.
Build and scale a high-impact, outcome-focused finance organization.
Require 12+ years of progressive finance leadership in PE/VC-backed SaaS, EdTech, or Healthcare environments.
Strong skills in financial planning, controls, KPIs, strategic thinking, and executive communication.
Experience with corporate strategy, fundraising, M&A diligence, and investor relations preferred.
Compensation range: $220,000 to $250,000 annually with equity participation.
Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, holidays, 401K, home office stipend, life insurance, and parental leave.
Preferred availability during Eastern Time Zone core hours (noon to 5 pm EST, Monday to Friday).

VP, Finance Full Description

Eastern Time Zone hours preferred

About Presence
Presence is the leading provider of teletherapy solutions for children with diverse needs. Through our award-winning technology, Presence connects speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior and mental health specialists to schools, districts, and organizations nationwide. Our growing network of 2,000+ clinicians has delivered over 6 million teletherapy sessions to K-12 students. Presence is backed by Spectrum Equity, TPG’s Rise Fund and Bain Capital Double Impact.

We are a remote-first, distributed workforce of 200+ corporate employees, headquartered in New York. We place a high value on schedule coordination and cross-functional communication to stay connected with each other when working in different places. Leadership roles at Presence require travel to create opportunities to engage in-person with our school partners, our clinicians, and each other.

What will you do at Presence?

We’re looking for a Vice President of Finance to help lead a finance organization that is equal parts strategic, operational, and tech-enabled. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for everything from operational excellence and FP&A to strategic planning, M&A, and investor communications.

You’ll report directly to the CFO, work closely with the executive team, and play a central role in defining Presence’s financial narrative, optimizing performance, and driving company-wide decisions that unlock value creation. This is a rare opportunity to build a modern finance function inside a mission-driven, growth-stage company transforming the delivery of special education.

Primary Responsibilities:

The VP of Finance will help drive performance and outcomes. You will manage and direct the leaders who own the following functions:

Partner Cross-Functionally to Drive Performance: Work closely with all teams to set goals, track performance, align spend to strategic priorities, manage a tight FP&A cycle, and ensure board and investor reporting tells the right story.
Support Organic and Inorganic Growth Initiatives: Work with commercial, revenue, and product teams to identify and evaluate organic growth areas and investment required. Work with third-parties to identify inorganic growth opportunities, lead financial diligence, and evaluate potential acquisitions.
Tie Operations to Strategy: Understand key operational drivers that shape decisions around growth, resourcing, pricing, and strategy.
Data & Analytics: Help lead standardization and optimization of company-wide data analytics and insights capabilities. Work with the Data team to build out dashboards and recommend key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
Leverage Technology & AI to Modernize Finance: Implement tools and systems that automate manual workflows, enable faster decision-making, and elevate finance’s strategic contributions across the company.
Build a High-Impact Finance Org: Design and scale a finance organization that is data-driven, AI-enabled, and focused on outcomes. Work with other finance org leaders to drive operational excellence across FP&A, accounting, and billing. Set the cultural tone for excellence, ownership, and innovation.

What we're looking for?

12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a PE or VC backed environment with a preference for SaaS, EdTech, or Healthcare.
Strong grasp of financial planning, operations, controls, and KPI’s.
Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Tech-savvy and systems-oriented — bonus for experience with AI tooling in finance.
Exceptional communicator and executive presence; you can tell a concise, compelling story with numbers.
Experience supporting corporate strategy, fundraising, M&A, or investor relations.
Experience supporting boards, investors, and/or fundraising efforts preferred.
Track record of building and scaling finance teams that operate as strategic business partners.

What are some of the benefits we offer?

Comprehensive Medical Coverage includes Dental and Vision.
Accrued PTO of 120 hours annually.
11 Company Paid Holidays.
Benefits Package: including 401K savings plan and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
$500 home office stipend.
Paid Life insurance, AD&D., and disability benefits.
Paid parental and caregiving leave.
Eligibility to apply for a Professional Development Scholarship.
Inclusive Culture: We are intentional about creating a culture that is fun and inclusive.

This role is also eligible to participate in Presence’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

An employee’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Salary Range: $220,000 – $250,000 per year

Where is this position located?

Presence is headquartered in New York City, with our clients in the U.S..
This position will report directly to the CFO.
All employees are committed to being available and on camera for our Core Working Hours, from noon to 5 pm EST M-F.

Eastern Time Zone hours preferred.

Original Job Description

Eastern Time Zone hours preferred

What will you do at Presence?

Primary Responsibilities:

The VP of Finance will help drive performance and outcomes. You will manage and direct the leaders who own the following functions:

Partner Cross-Functionally to Drive Performance: Work closely with all teams to set goals, track performance, align spend to strategic priorities, manage a tight FP&A cycle, and ensure board and investor reporting tells the right story.
Support Organic and Inorganic Growth Initiatives: Work with commercial, revenue, and product teams to identify and evaluate organic growth areas and investment required. Work with third-parties to identify inorganic growth opportunities, lead financial diligence, and evaluate potential acquisitions.
Tie Operations to Strategy: Understand key operational drivers that shape decisions around growth, resourcing, pricing, and strategy.
Data & Analytics: Help lead standardization and optimization of company-wide data analytics and insights capabilities. Work with the Data team to build out dashboards and recommend key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
Leverage Technology & AI to Modernize Finance: Implement tools and systems that automate manual workflows, enable faster decision-making, and elevate finance’s strategic contributions across the company.
Build a High-Impact Finance Org: Design and scale a finance organization that is data-driven, AI-enabled, and focused on outcomes. Work with other finance org leaders to drive operational excellence across FP&A, accounting, and billing. Set the cultural tone for excellence, ownership, and innovation.

What we're looking for?

12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a PE or VC backed environment with a preference for SaaS, EdTech, or Healthcare.
Strong grasp of financial planning, operations, controls, and KPI’s.
Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Tech-savvy and systems-oriented — bonus for experience with AI tooling in finance.
Exceptional communicator and executive presence; you can tell a concise, compelling story with numbers.
Experience supporting corporate strategy, fundraising, M&A, or investor relations.
Experience supporting boards, investors, and/or fundraising efforts preferred.
Track record of building and scaling finance teams that operate as strategic business partners.

What are some of the benefits we offer?

Comprehensive Medical Coverage includes Dental and Vision.
Accrued PTO of 120 hours annually.
11 Company Paid Holidays.
Benefits Package: including 401K savings plan and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
$500 home office stipend.
Paid Life insurance, AD&D., and disability benefits.
Paid parental and caregiving leave.
Eligibility to apply for a Professional Development Scholarship.
Inclusive Culture: We are intentional about creating a culture that is fun and inclusive.

This role is also eligible to participate in Presence’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

An employee’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Salary Range: $220,000 – $250,000 per year

Where is this position located?

Presence is headquartered in New York City, with our clients in the U.S..
This position will report directly to the CFO.
All employees are committed to being available and on camera for our Core Working Hours, from noon to 5 pm EST M-F.

Eastern Time Zone hours preferred.

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