Vice President - Finance

Paper is reimagining how schools support students so that every learner can reach their full potential. Our vision is a world where every student receives timely, personalized, and relevant academic support. We offer a suite of scalable solutions including 24/7 tutoring, writing feedback, math practice, college and career support, and AI-powered instructional tools that provide personalized support to all students, including multilingual learners. Our GROW high-impact tutoring program accelerates learning through targeted small-group instruction, delivers measurable gains in student achievement, and eases teacher workloads. Trusted by 500+ school districts across 40+ states and backed by leading investors including IVP, Sapphire Ventures, Framework Capital, and Reach Capital, we’re pursuing a bold goal: to drive the best academic outcomes for as many students as possible.

Recent articles:

• GROW by Paper Drives 201% Increase in Grade-Level Proficiency in Just 12 Weeks

• GROW by Paper Earns Stanford’s NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge, Signaling Excellence in Research-Aligned Design

• Paper Appoints Marisa Burkhart as CRO

Job Description

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Finance to join our executive team and help lead Paper through its next chapter of growth. This role is ideal for a player-coach who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, brings strong FP&A and operational finance chops, and is energized by the opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven business.

You’ll work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and board to steer the company’s financial strategy, optimize performance, and ensure we have the systems, insights, and discipline to scale with excellence. You’ll lead a lean, high-leverage team while staying close to the numbers yourself. And you’ll be joining at a pivotal moment as we innovate with AI to deliver more personalized, scalable student support. If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on a company that’s reshaping education for millions of students—this role is for you.

This role reports to the CEO and is fully remote, with flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.

Recent articles:

• GROW by Paper Drives 201% Increase in Grade-Level Proficiency in Just 12 Weeks

• GROW by Paper Earns Stanford’s NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge, Signaling Excellence in Research-Aligned Design

• Paper Appoints Marisa Burkhart as CRO

Key Responsibilities

FP&A and Strategic Finance

• Own and evolve our financial model, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning to support sound strategic decisions, drive clarity, and align company priorities with financial goals.

• Provide financial leadership across the company, partnering cross-functionally with operating teams and leaders to enable strategic initiatives, evaluate ROI, and unlock efficient growth.

• Prepare clear, insight-driven materials for board meetings, investor updates, and fundraising processes, owning financial storytelling and data.

• Track key business and financial metrics; identify trends that drive business performance and highlight opportunities and risks.

Operational Excellence & Infrastructure

• Oversee all core finance functions and operations, including FP&A, corporate development, accounting, cash flow management, and the overall financial health of the business.

• Lead the resourcing and budgeting process and long-range financial planning to support efficient growth.

• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance across the U.S. and Canada.

• Strengthen infrastructure—refining systems, tools, and workflows to enable scale, speed, and visibility.

• Lead and develop a lean but high-leverage, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong foundation in FP&A and strategic finance.

• Proven success in high-growth, VC-backed companies (ideally Series A–C), including 5+ years in a leadership role.

• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader who thrives in earlier-stage environments and embraces both strategy and execution.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and build a highly engaged, high-performing finance team.

• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence strategic decisions across departments.

• Adept at communicating complex financial concepts clearly to executives, board members, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong modeling and analytical skills; fluent in Excel/Google Sheets and modern FP&A tools.

• Passionate about impact—and excited by the opportunity to support millions of students through better educational outcomes.

Nice to Have

• Background in investment banking, SaaS, or marketplace business models.

• Experience working directly with boards and supporting capital raises or investor relations.

• Experience supporting multiple entities with employees in the U.S. and Canada.

• Experience working in remote, distributed organizations across multiple time zones.

The annual salary range for this position is $220,000-$260,000 USD or $172,000-$205,000 CAD, plus a 30% bonus and equity. Please note that the final offer amount is determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

What is it like to work at Paper? You will:

• Be joining a remote-first company with a collaborative, mission-driven culture working together to write the next chapter of Paper!

• Have opportunities to connect in person throughout the year, even while working remotely day-to-day.

• Be part of an exciting new era of growth, with fresh leadership, a bold product vision, and a redefined charter.

• Thrive in a fast-moving, build-from-scratch environment where agility and critical thinking guide decisions, collaboration is built on trust and healthy challenge, and every team member takes ownership to deliver real customer impact and grow every day.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive & competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement plan, stock options, and more.

• In addition to vacation days, we provide Paperites with sick days and 4 extra weeks off - including statutory holidays, Paper Days throughout the year, and a full Paper Week from Dec 25 to Jan 1.

• A $500 stipend to set-up your workspace and $100 monthly stipends to support with on-going workspace needs.

• We support growing families with generous paid parental leave.

• Unlimited access to tutoring and educational support for children of Paper employees.

You’ll be joining a team of mission-driven builders who care deeply about equity in education, and who thrive in a culture of ownership, velocity, and continuous learning. If you’re energized by challenges, inspired by impact, and ready to help lead a high-growth business through its next phase, we’d love to meet you.

We believe diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Paper does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or military status.

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