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As the Director of Finance, you will play a critical role in driving the financial strategy and ensuring the fiscal health of our organization. You will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and reporting. Your insights will be invaluable in guiding executive decision-making and fostering sustainable growth.

In This Role You Will:

• Lead the finance team in managing all day-to-day financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Develop robust financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives and provide strategic recommendations to the VP, Finance and CFO based on financial analysis and projections
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations
• Support relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions
• Support M&A activities and integration processes as needed

Core Competencies for Success:

• Leadership and Vision: Inspire and guide the finance team towards achieving the company's financial goals. Anticipate future financial trends and develop innovative solutions.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. Ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies that support growth and profitability. Align financial plans with the company's mission and vision.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks. Develop robust risk management frameworks to protect the company's financial health.
• Communication Skills: Convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders. Present financial reports, explain strategies, and provide guidance.
• Collaboration and Team Building: Work closely with other departments to integrate financial strategies. Foster a collaborative work environment and mentor future financial leaders.
• Technological Proficiency: Be adept with emerging technologies, financial software and data analytics tools, such as Salesforce, Looker, Tagetik and Intacct. Leverage digital transformation trends to improve financial processes.

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a team.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Experience in a private equity environment and familiarity with project-based work
• Legal right to work in the United States

This role is designed to be hybrid in Charlotte, NC.

At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.