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The Princeton Review is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and operations remotely, ensuring fiscal health and supporting long-term growth.

Responsibilities: Overseeing financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, while leading business operations such as corporate real estate and supply chain.

Skills: Expertise in financial planning, accounting, compliance, and operational efficiency; strong leadership and communication abilities; skilled in data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications: 15+ years of leadership experience in corporate finance, preferably in multi-unit or service-based organizations; proven track record in driving strategic growth and managing finance teams effectively.

Location: Remote position based in the United States, with no travel requirements specified.

Compensation: $280000 - $325000 / Annually

Title: Chief Financial Officer 

Location: Remote

About The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review (TPR) is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The company’s Tutor.com brand is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 28 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. Follow the company on LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

About the Position

We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead The Princeton Review and Tutor.com’s financial strategy, planning, and business operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping the financial future of the organization and ensuring fiscal discipline across all business units.

The CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, and compliance. This role will also oversee business operations including corporate real estate and supply chain. This role requires a visionary leader who can align financial strategy with organizational goals, drive operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth. The CFO will work closely with senior leaders across departments to provide data-driven insights, guide investment decisions, and ensure the company maintains a strong financial foundation to serve its diverse student populations.

This is a pivotal role with significant impact on the company’s performance, requiring a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership.

What You'll Do

As Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the financial strategy and operations of The Princeton Review and Tutor.com, ensuring the organization’s fiscal health and supporting its long-term growth. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s mission, growth objectives, and operational priorities.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes to ensure financial sustainability and performance.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and successful completion of audits.
• Treasury & Capital Management: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital allocation to optimize financial resources and support strategic investments.
• Executive Collaboration: Partner with the CEO and executive team to provide financial insights and support data-driven decision-making across departments.
• Operational Oversight: Lead business operations including corporate real estate and supply chain, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the enterprise.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Technology & Systems: Oversee financial systems and tools, driving automation and scalability to support a growing and dynamic organization.

Who You Are

• A seasoned financial executive with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate finance, and ideally within multi-unit or service-based organizations.
• The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, and compliance, with a proven track record driving strategic growth and operational efficiency.
• Successfully led finance teams through periods of transformation and are adept at aligning financial strategy with business objectives.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels, including board members and investors.
• Data-driven decision-maker, skilled in leveraging financial analytics to guide investment decisions, manage risk and optimize performance.
• Experienced in managing complex budgets, forecasting models, and financial systems, and have overseen audits, regulatory reporting, and capital planning.
• Collaborative and inclusive leader who builds high-performing teams and fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic environments and bringing a strategic mindset with hands-on operational capabilities.

What We Offer

The Princeton Review is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Princeton Review’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Princeton Review also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also The Princeton Review’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

To Apply: 

As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Bob Batten outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

 The salary range for this role is $280k - 325K annually, commensurate incentive compensation

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