Vice President of Finance

VP of Finance

Kooth · Chicago, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16

Salary: USD 175,000–200,000

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Finance

Description

About Us:

At Kooth, our mission is to create welcoming, accessible spaces for personalized digital mental health care that empowers young people to thrive. Grounded in an early-intervention model, we help youth aged 13–25 build resilience, access timely support, and lead fulfilling lives. We are more than a digital service — we are a movement for inclusive, evidence-informed mental health care.

Our culture is rooted in our values: Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe. These guide everything we do - how we show up for young people, how we collaborate as a team, and how we build solutions that meet communities where they are. With Kooth, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself: meaningful work with measurable impact.

We bring this mission to life through Soluna, California’s first-in-the-nation digital behavioral health service for 13–25-year-olds. Soluna removes barriers to care by providing nearly immediate access to 1:1 coaching, Care Navigation, and self-guided tools helping young people find real support, build resilience, and discover hope when they need it most. Together with state and local partners, we’re transforming access to mental health support for youth. Learn more at solunaapp.com/impact.

What We’re Looking For:

The VP of Finance will lead and manage the company's financial reporting, strategy, compliance, and planning within a US operating subsidiary of a UK public company. This senior role is responsible for overseeing the financial health and internal controls of the US entity, managing key financial functions, and partnering with senior leadership teams. The VP of Finance will ensure sound financial management practices, provide insightful analysis, align US operational objectives with group-level financial and governance frameworks, and advise on strategic decisions to drive business growth, sustainability, and profitability.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts and board pack.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and accounting standards, as well as internal financial policies and procedures.
• Provide high-level financial insights and recommendations to guide major business decisions.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders to ensure the company hits revenue and profitability targets
• Lead the financial pricing, and commercial structuring for private and public sector RFPs, while retaining ultimate executive accountability for subsequent contract compliance and public sector audits.
• Key role to play in the annual report process and audits, working with external auditors and tax advisors as needed.
• Support group-level financial reporting standards, converting local US GAAP/statutory financials into IFRS for parent company reporting, consolidation, and audit compliance.
• Manage cross-border finance operations, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and foreign exchange exposure between US and UK entities.
• Engage effectively with key stakeholders, including the UK Group CFO, external auditors, and executive leadership team.
• Oversee cash management, including monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to maintain optimal financial health.
• Lead and mentor the US finance team covering payroll, payables, billing and cash, providing guidance and professional development opportunities to drive performance and growth.
• Lead efforts to automate financial reporting, streamline accounting processes, and improve financial systems integrations.
• Ensure accurate financial data management and reporting using best practices in financial systems.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong background in financial controllership, accounting, taxation, regulatory compliance, and financial modeling.
• Strategic business partnering experience, with the executive presence and commercial acumen to influence senior leadership, constructively challenge assumptions, and drive informed business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, public company governance, risk management, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead high-performing finance teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with experience leveraging AI and financial technology to improve processes, reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Experience in software, healthcare, or professional services environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, including multi-currency consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting across international public company structures, preferred.
• Experience with public sector procurement, government contract pricing, complex invoicing requirements, state and federal reporting, and public sector financial audits highly desirable.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

Compensation: The base salary for this role is $175,000 to $200,000 annually. We’re committed to transparency and value our candidates time, which is why we share salary ranges in all states—regardless of local requirements. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including your education, experience, skills, and overall alignment with the role.

Kooth offers a competitive base salary, employee equity program, and comprehensive benefits including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Remote-first flexibility and work-from-home support
• Paid parental leave 
• Learning & development opportunities 
• 8 Paid Holidays, plus two half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kooth is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Kooth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons under applicable law. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our HR team.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values purpose-driven work, apply today. Together, we’re shaping the future of digital mental health care.

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