Read-A-Thon - VP Finance & Accounting

About Us

Readathon.com is a leading digital platform that empowers schools, teachers, parents, and students through reading-based fundraising events. By combining literacy development with technology-enabled tools for engagement and fundraising, Readathon.com has become a trusted partner to thousands of schools nationwide. As the company continues its growth trajectory, we are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and operationally strong VP of Finance and Accounting  to join the executive team.

Learn more about us at: https://www.read-a-thon.com/

See the latest news on our LinkedIn company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-a-thon/

Position Summary

The VP of Finance and Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations at Readathon.com, including financial strategy, forecasting, reporting, accounting, budgeting, and risk management. This role partners closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive long-term growth, operational excellence, and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1) Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with growth goals and long-term vision.


• Lead annual operating plans, budgets, and multi-year financial forecasts.


• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and market insights.


• Support capital allocation decisions, pricing models, and new market expansion.

2) Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all financial reporting, including monthly close, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.


• Provide operational and financial reporting on company KPIs and key metrics.


• Ensure timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant statements.


• Build reporting processes that give leadership real-time visibility.

3) Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Lead all accounting functions and financial controls.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.


• Implement scalable financial systems and automation.

4) Cash Management & Fundraising Operations

• Manage cash flow and working capital.


• Oversee payment flows between stakeholders.


• Support equity or debt fundraising and investor relations.

5) Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work with operations, sales, product, and engineering to optimize profitability.


• Lead financial modeling for partnerships, M&A, and product launches.


• Drive efficiency initiatives through data insights.

6) Team Leadership

• Build and manage a high-performing finance and accounting team as we grow.


• Mentor and develop team members.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field


• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including 5+ years at a senior executive, VP, or CFO level


• Experience in technology, SaaS, digital platforms, or related fields


• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and online payment flows


• Expertise in forecasting and financial modeling

Preferred Experience

• Experience with PE investors or fundraising 


• CPA, CFA, and/or MBA 


• Experience scaling a digital service business

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen


• Highly analytical and detail-oriented


• Operational focus


• Entrepreneurial mindset


• High integrity


• Strong leadership capabilities

Compensation

• Competitive salary and bonus


• Equity participation

Read-A-Thon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees