Company Overview
LearnLux is a workplace financial wellbeing platform that combines fiduciary digital financial planning with one-on-one guidance from Certified Financial Planner™ professionals.
The company provides financial wellness solutions for employers and employees, helping individuals navigate budgeting, benefits elections, equity compensation, home buying, retirement planning, and other financial decisions.
LearnLux operates as a venture-backed fintech company and has raised more than $35 million to support growth and platform expansion.
Role Overview
The Vice President of Finance will lead the company’s financial strategy, financial operations, planning processes, and financial infrastructure as LearnLux continues to scale.
Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with the CEO and Board, the role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational ownership across FP&A, accounting oversight, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and financial systems development.
This is a high-impact leadership position designed for a finance executive comfortable operating within fast-growing startup environments where both strategic insight and execution discipline are critical.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO, COO, and Board.
Provide insight into company performance, capital efficiency, and long-term financial planning.
Support executive decision-making through financial analysis and strategic forecasting.
FP&A and Financial Planning
Lead forecasting, budgeting, scenario modeling, and financial planning activities.
Develop scalable financial planning processes to support organizational growth.
Support pricing analysis, revenue forecasting, renewals, and unit economics initiatives.
Accounting and Financial Operations
Oversee accounting operations in collaboration with outsourced accounting partners.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
Manage tax coordination, audit readiness, internal controls, and regulatory compliance activities.
Financial Systems and Scalability
Build scalable financial systems, controls, and operational processes.
Support development of internal finance infrastructure as the business grows.
Help define the roadmap for future finance team expansion while remaining deeply involved operationally.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Product, Commercial, Client Success, People, and Legal teams on financial planning and operational alignment.
Support investor communications, capital planning, and future fundraising readiness as needed.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive finance experience.
Senior finance leadership experience within high-growth SaaS, fintech, or technology-enabled businesses.
Experience building finance functions in Series A+ or growth-stage startups.
Strong expertise across FP&A, accounting oversight, financial operations, and strategic finance.
Deep understanding of GAAP, audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
Experience partnering closely with CEOs, COOs, and Boards.
Strong ownership mentality and comfort operating in less structured environments.
Experience with financial tools such as QuickBooks, Brex, Ramp, Carta, and HubSpot or similar platforms.
Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
MBA, CPA, or related credentials preferred.
Preferred Background
Experience within benefits, wellness, or financial wellbeing industries strongly preferred.
Familiarity with global financial operations and multi-currency environments beneficial.
Compensation
Salary range: $200,000–$275,000 USD.
Benefits
Remote-first company structure.
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Mental wellbeing and financial wellbeing benefits.
Equity eligibility for full-time employees.
Paid sabbatical after five years of service.
Continuous learning and growth opportunities.