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LENA is a game changer in early childhood. Research shows that back-and-forth interaction (conversational
turns) between children and their adult caregivers in the earliest years is a key to school readiness and long-term
outcomes. We integrate our patented “talk pedometer” technology into programs to increase capacity of parents,
caregivers, and teachers to accelerate children’s language development and school readiness.
We’re seeking a Vice President of Finance and Accounting, a leadership position reporting to the President/CEO. In
this role you’ll be responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial and accounting activities, reporting,
systems, and team, as well as organization-wide human resources, for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose financial
resources and flows comprise a mix of business-to-business earned revenue and philanthropic sources.
You will be joining a small and expanding organization that is experiencing double-digit growth, helping us reach
100,000 children per year by 2025. As a member of the Leadership Team, you’ll help set strategic and tactical
direction as we define, refine, and execute on the business, customer, cultural, supplier, and technology supports
we need in place to achieve our goals. While simple on the outside, LENA has the complexities and challenges of a
retail, educational services technology provider, manufacturer, warehouse, and nonprofit rolled into a single
organization. This is an unmatched opportunity to shape a growing organization and the world.
- Serve on LENA’s Leadership Team, developing a deep understanding of LENA’s business and working with people
- Management of the accounting and back-office operations and team (4 persons), identifying opportunities to
improve processes, technology, and communications while maintaining appropriate financial controls and
compliance.
- Overall responsibility for the human resources function, including championing the team’s commitment to our
parties.
- Working closely with the President/CEO and Leadership Team, lead the annual budget process and model sales,
- Working with President/CEO and Board Treasurer, forecast and proactively manage cash needs.
- Manage gift/contribution and grant accounting and compliance.
- Believes in LENA’s mission and vision and lives our core values with integrity.
- Has 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and finance (CPA license a plus), including a mix of
- Really, really enjoys wearing multiple hats and digging into a diverse set of business challenges.
- Adept at teaching/guiding others through complex topics, solving problems and improving processes, and
applying deep knowledge in a range of accounting tools and ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred).
LENA’s team is passionate, fun, and supportive. To learn more, visit www.lena.org/joinourteam. We offer an
excellent benefits package. The salary range for this role starts at $125,000. To apply, please submit cover letter with
salary/compensation requirements and resume as a single pdf document to hr@lena.org.
LENA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business
need. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and
skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. EOE/M/F/D/V
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