Director, Finance - Fully Remote!

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.  

The KinderCare Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team is responsible for providing executive leadership with an accurate and comprehensive analysis, at an enterprise-level, of the financial status and earnings outlook in order to drive business decisions and actions.

The Director of Field Finance is a key member of the FP&A team providing strategic direction and partnership to the Field Leadership and Field Finance teams. The Director of Field Finance will be responsible for: Strategic analysis, guidance and influence: partnering with Regional Vice Presidents and the VP of Field Finance to continue to accelerate the growth of KinderCare based on financial and operational decisions driven by strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Drive action-oriented results from the KinderCare Field Finance team in their support of Regional Vice Presidents and District Managers

• Responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of systems, analytical decision support tools, and reporting driving field leadership decisions.

• Create efficient processes and practices that allow the Field Finance team to deliver support while adapting to shifting priorities.

• Contribute to the management of all aspects of the KinderCare P&L including revenue, labor margin, and center operating expenses.

• Provides financial and business analysis support for new center investment decisions and market prioritization including tracking new center financial performance KPIs.

• Support development and preparation of key monthly executive business reviews.

• Partner with VP of Field Finance to lead the weekly and monthly forecast, and the annual budgeting and tuition pricing process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in finance, economics or business required; MBA preferred

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in finance or corporate strategy

• Multi-location experience a significant plus

• Expertise in analytic decision-making

• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with key stakeholders to guide and influence decisions leveraging excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop, motivate and inspire a team

• Proven ability to analyze complex financial information and identify potential problems, develop viable alternatives and convey alternatives to external and internal clients/stakeholders

• Strong experience working with executive leadership and operational business leaders.

• Experience driving operational change through financial and operational analysis, working in partnership with operational leaders.

• Experience in successfully implementing change management programs that significantly increased operational maturity and delivered measurable financial impact.

• Demonstrated experience in managing revenue budgeting and forecast processes.

• Ability to prepare and deliver executive level presentations.

• A self-directed person, able to manage effectively and complete tasks in demanding timelines and with competing priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, able to engage and motivate others across all levels of seniority, from business owners and CEOs to junior staff.

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Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: - Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!). - Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. - Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones. - … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people. 

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.