Chief Financial Officer

Hirewell is excited to partner with AllCampus in the search for their next CFO. AllCampus stands at the forefront of the higher education services sector, marked by rapid growth and a commitment to excellence. As we look toward future expansion, we seek an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead our financial strategy and operations, ensuring alignment with our mission and values. This executive role is integral to our leadership team, requiring a strategic mindset and comprehensive financial expertise to steer our organization toward sustained growth.

The Chief Financial Officer will join as a key executive of our growing, private equity-backed company. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will lead AllCampus’ overall financial strategy and oversee all financial functions including FP&A, treasury, M&A, accounting, budgeting, credit, investor relations, insurance, and tax.

Success will be determined by your ability to increase AllCampus’ enterprise value through organic revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic acquisitions all of which culminate in a successful transaction in approximately three years.

AllCampus is a remote organization with shared office space in downtown Chicago. Collaborative, in-person meetings are typically needed 1-2 times a quarter for several days. Remote candidates need to be available for travel to Chicago on this schedule.

Your Focus and Impact Will Include:

Strategic Financial Leadership: Drive the company's financial strategy with a focus on growth and a planned exit transaction in the near future. Align financial and business metrics to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.

Corporate Finance and Capital Management: Oversee all aspects of corporate finance, including capital structure, private equity investment relations, and financing strategies.

Budgeting and Financial Planning: Lead the short and long-term financial planning processes focused on achieving revenue and margin growth. Ensure a comprehensive budgeting process to set financial targets and monitor performance.

Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure the accuracy of financial statements, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the implementation of appropriate internal controls.

Risk Management and Governance: Develop and oversee risk management policies, including financial risk, to protect company interests and ensure corporate governance.

Leadership and Organizational Development: Lead and coach a high-performing finance and accounting team, promoting professional development and fostering a culture of excellence and integrity.

Operational and Financial Efficiency: Drive profitability through the effective use of data and systems to enhance student enrollment and retention and thoughtful attention to the B2B contracting processes which are key to the organization's operational and financial effectiveness.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strategic Partnerships: Evaluate strategic investment opportunities with an eye towards tuck-in acquisitions, oversee M&A activities, and cultivate relationships with financial partners and institutions. Help identify and vet opportunities and partner with the CEO and PE firm to finance and structure deals that support the existing Education Management business.

Lead Strategic Exit Planning and Execution: Lead finance and accounting to drive value creation and secure a successful exit while navigating complex financial landscapes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• Progressive financial leadership responsibilities within a services sector organization including a senior executive position such as Sr. Vice President (SVP) of Finance or CFO
• Ability to seamlessly navigate between providing creative and thoughtful strategic financial solutions while also delving into the details as needed (e.g. building, enhancing and interpreting excel models), aka a hands-on leader ideally with experience at a PE-backed organization with $25-250 million in annual revenue
• Demonstrated success with growing a company’s valuation utilizing your strategic planning, executive leadership, financial management, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive exit preparation and strategies including one or more of the following direct sale, raising another round of funding, and divesting a business unit
• Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, corporate financial law, risk management practices, and the financial operations of a complex organization
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with senior executives, board members, and external partners including PE investors and academic institution’s leadership

Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements!

Additional Skills and Experiences AllCampus values:

• Higher Education Services Sector experience is highly valuable (OPM - online program management in particular)
• Demonstrated success managing financial reporting for private equity investors
• Experience with buy-side transactions (acquisitions) including target identification, financial modeling, negotiation, deal structuring, due diligence, and integration preferred
• Experience growing a startup inside an established organization or an early-stage startup
• Experience partnering with sales leadership on long-term B2B client contracting during negotiation to help get deals over the line while maintaining margin

Diversity Statement:

At AllCampus, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity across all aspects of identity, including race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, and more. We believe our diverse workforce enhances our ability to fulfill our mission and reflects our commitment to fostering an equitable and supportive workplace.