About Woolf

Woolf is a pioneering force in university education, backed by leading Silicon Valley investors. Our mission is to reshape the future of learning by expanding access to high-quality education on a global scale. Learn more at Woolf University.

We're a rapidly growing university startup, already enrolling over 10,000 degree students from around the world. With a globally distributed, primarily remote team, we thrive on collaboration across diverse locations, perspectives, and expertise.

The Opportunity

Woolf is seeking a Vice President of Finance with a CPA or CFA certification to lead and scale our finance operations. As the finance lead in a fast-growing startup, you will play a critical role in shaping Woolf's financial strategy, scaling processes, and preparing the organization for its next stage of growth, including a Series A fundraising round.

This position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in global financial operations and a proven ability to build and scale finance teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will thrive on high-stakes challenges, bringing rigor and vision to Woolf's financial function while collaborating with a global, distributed team.

Role type: Part-time (10-15 hours/week), Contractor

Compensation: $5,000/month on contract

Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate

Time Zone Overlap: We are looking for someone who can work with US Pacific Time (PST).

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Oversight

Advise the CEO and executive team on financial planning, cash runway, and capital allocation
Own and update the company's financial model, including revenue forecasts and scenario planning
Guide board-level financial reporting and support investor communications and due diligence

Finance Operations Supervision

Review and validate outputs from the finance ops team, including AR, AP, and monthly close
Help maintain process discipline around cash flow management, multi-currency accounts, and financial controls
Ensure internal and external compliance, including GAAP standards, audits, and tax filings

Budgeting & Forecasting

Collaborate with internal teams to update budget models, headcount forecasts, and operating plans
Advise on cost optimization and ensure alignment of spend with company priorities

Systems & Team Development

Recommend improvements to financial systems, tools, and workflows
Provide coaching and oversight to financial operations staff

Requirements

Certification Required: CFA or CPA.

Education: MBA or management consulting experience (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, or Big Four).

Experience:

Advanced in financial modeling, cash flow management, and forecasting
Proficient with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and modern finance tools
10+ years in financial leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, or similar), preferably in high-growth or global startups
Proven experience in leading Series A or later-stage fundraising efforts, including due diligence and investor relations
Proven ability to manage complex financial models and processes, including FP&A
Proven ability to oversee AP/AR, financial close, and cash flow processes
Proven ability to handle inter-company eliminations with multi-currency and international financial operations is required
Ability to manage complex booking to amortization schemes with accuracy and GAAP compliance

Work style:

Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
Exceptional communicator who can translate financial insights for non-financial stakeholders

What Makes You Stand Out:

Experience in high-growth startups or early-stage organizations
Proven ability to design and implement scalable financial processes
Highly self-motivated, comfortable working in a remote-first environment, and enthusiastic about tackling challenges head-on
Operationally focused with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

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