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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Bezos AcademySeattle, Washington, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

As the Chief Financial Officer at Bezos Academy, you will lead all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, payroll, tax and compliance, and strategic resource allocation. You will lead and continue to develop an enterprise-wide financial strategy that furthers our impact in preschools across communities nationwide and enables us to develop innovative and high-impact new tools, products, and solutions for children ages zero to five. Reporting directly to the President, you will serve as a key member of the senior executive team.

You are energized by solving complex financial and operational challenges faced by a dynamic 600-person organization building new businesses. You are passionate about managing people, mentoring future leaders, and sustaining a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across functions. You are a trusted advisor to executives and frontline leaders alike, bridging the mission’s financial and strategic objectives with clarity and purpose. You thrive equally well in strategy, team leadership, and direct execution. Your critical contributions will shape the financial foundations of an evolving organization aiming to impact young children. Above all, you are inspired by our mission to expand access and invent the solutions needed to provide early education to all children.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, payroll, tax and compliance, and strategic resource allocation.
  • Develop and advance an enterprise-wide financial strategy to support our impact in preschools nationwide and enable the development of new tools, products, and solutions for children ages zero to five.
  • Report to the President and serve as a core member of the senior executive team.
  • Provide financial infrastructure, data, and insights to empower teams to make informed decisions and manage resources responsibly.
  • Build and evolve durable financial systems and models in dynamic, high-growth environments; align financial plans with long-term goals; deliver timely solutions to meet critical deadlines.
  • Lead and mentor teams across Bezos Academy, fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture and developing leaders for the future.

Base pay range

$322,000.00 / yr - $443,000.00 / yr

This range is provided by Bezos Academy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location

  • Seattle, WA
  • Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
  • The full salary range for this position in Seattle, Washington is $322,000 - $564,000 per year. Executive-level ranges are wide to provide strong performers the opportunity to earn more over multiple years, reflective of results. Starting salary for this position will vary with prior experience and qualifications but is estimated at $322,000 - $443,000.
  • This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see details for information.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Fifteen or more years of experience in finance, with at least ten years of managing interdisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated success in overseeing enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within high-growth, technology-driven organizations.
  • Deep expertise in executive-level financial reporting with an in-depth understanding of best practices in recording and reporting processes and systems.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
  • Track record of translating organizational goals into financial structures and frameworks, with demonstrated precision when measuring, analyzing, and delivering key financial and operating performance data.
  • Experience hiring, managing, and developing diverse, geographically distributed, high performing teams to meet organizational financial and accounting needs.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Background in technology or startup environments with demonstrated success in leading through change and ambiguity.
  • History of implementing and automating financial systems and tools that improve operational efficiency and business insight.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuously improving and innovating in financial and business operations.
  • Experience in the education or education technology sectors, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to build effective and trusting relationships across lines of difference.
  • Industries

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Education
  • Technology, Information and Media
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