Career Opportunities at Anchin

Location: New York, NY
Salary: 180K+

Director of Finance
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and operationally strong Director of Finance to lead firm-wide financial management, reporting, and planning. This role partners closely with leadership and department heads, ensuring financial discipline, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Key Qualities & Attributes:

• Experience working directly with firm leadership, leading teams, building consensus, and fostering productive, collegial relationships
• Strong understanding of project-based financial management (phased work, hourly billing, reimbursables, consultants, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capabilities and the ability to implement systems and processes from the ground up
• Demonstrated passion for collaboration and ability to navigate challenging situations
• Strong stewardship mindset with the ability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate financial risks

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead firm-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and payroll, including compliance with applicable payroll regulations
• Lead and manage a finance team
• Oversee and implement systems for project budgeting, costing, fee tracking, reporting, and financial analysis
• Monitor project and firm profitability, including key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Manage relationships with external accountants, bankers, insurance providers, and legal advisors
• Coordinate tax preparation, compliance, and insurance renewals
• Coordinate contracts and proposals from a financial perspective
• Partner closely with firm leadership on partner-specific financial matters
• Support financial governance and firm-wide financial goals
• Collaborate closely with department directors, including Human Resources and Operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of finance experience within a professional services environment (architecture, engineering, consulting, or similar industries)
• Proven managerial and leadership experience
• Strong proficiency with financial management systems (Deltek Vantagepoint or similar platforms preferred)

Please send resume to [email protected]

Location: Westchester, NY
Salary: 200K+

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for leading all financial functions of the organization, including financial strategy, planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. The VP of Finance partners closely with the CFO and senior leadership to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation in support of the company’s mission to advance literacy and educational outcomes for students and educators.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and market expansion.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CFO and executive team, serving as a trusted advisor on financial and operational matters.
• Oversee all accounting and FP&A operations, including sales reporting and analysis, budgeting and analysis, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial controls.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Lead annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, and rolling forecasts, including scenario modeling.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, credit facilities, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability and flexibility.
• Oversee financial performance management, including KPI development, margin analysis, and profitability optimization.
• Support pricing strategy, product profitability analysis, and investment decisions related to curriculum, technology, and content development.
• Lead risk management, insurance programs, and internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and oversee all tax planning and filings.
• Partner with operations, product, sales, and technology teams to improve cost efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee systems and processes supporting financial operations, including ERP and financial planning tools.
• Support strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, or major capital investments when applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting, and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as a collaborative business partner to department leaders, providing financial insights to support decision-making.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic implications clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote cross-functional alignment between finance, operations, sales, product, and technology teams.
• Model ethical leadership, transparency, and stewardship of company resources.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility in complex organizations.
• Strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in publishing, education, media, technology, or content-driven businesses strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting in growth-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.

Core Competencies
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Business Partnership & Influence
• Operational Excellence
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management
• Team Development & Leadership

Please send resume to [email protected]