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Pursuit · 6 hours ago

VP of Strategic Finance

Long Island City

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Pursuit is a social impact organization focused on economic mobility through AI-driven training programs. The VP of Strategic Finance will lead the finance function, shaping financial strategy and developing innovative funding models to support Pursuit's growth and sustainability.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Lead financial strategy and planning by setting annual and multi-year budgets, aligning financial goals with organizational priorities, and building the core models that drive decision-making across Pursuit

Advise the executive team on business strategy by providing financial insights to inform decisions on new programs, scaling operations, and capital allocation

Oversee all financial operations, ensuring efficient management of budgets, cash flow optimization, and compliance with regulatory requirements across both nonprofit (501(c)(3)) and Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) entities

Own forecasting, modeling, and cash management, including rolling revenue and expense forecasts, scenario planning, and liquidity oversight to ensure Pursuit has the visibility and stability to operate and grow

Drive revenue operations and financial systems to ensure we have alignment on projected vs. actuals re: collections

Build financial reporting and organizational visibility for internal leadership and external stakeholders, including Board meetings and funder deliverables

Manage and develop the Finance Manager who oversees day-to-day accounting, payroll processing, monthly closes, and financial operations

Manage capital, bond, and investment strategy, including bond repayment modeling, debt and capital structure recommendations, investment decisions for reserves, and compensation modeling to support organizational planning and sustainability

Qualification

Financial planningStrategic financeModelingForecastingCapital managementNonprofit financeDebt financingRevenue operationsExecutive presenceMission-drivenCross-functional leadership

Required

Strategic and innovative finance leader with 10+ years of experience in startup, investment banking, FP&A, or corporate finance, with a strong track record of driving growth and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments

Expert in financial planning and strategic finance, with deep experience in modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, risk management, and capital structuring

Hands-on financial operator who can build and refine models yourself, while also developing a team and designing systems that scale

Startup-minded and entrepreneurial, able to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and build scalable processes in a lean, high-growth environment

Comfortable leading revenue operations, connecting pipeline to projections to collections, and ensuring financial rigor across a growing organization

Experienced in debt financing and capital management, including innovative funding structures, capital markets, and investor relations

Strong executive presence, with experience partnering directly with CEOs, Boards, investors, and strategic partners, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to diverse stakeholders verbally and through written reports

Cross-functional leader who can influence strategy across finance, operations, legal, external affairs, and program teams

Mission-Driven: You care deeply about equity, tech access, and expanding opportunity for underrepresented communities

Preferred

Exposure to PBCs is a plus

Experience with or strong interest in nonprofit finance, including accounting, audits, government contracts, philanthropic funding, and mission-driven financial structures