Chief Financial Officer

• Ready to revolutionize finance in education You're not a traditional CFO who thrives on spreadsheets and headcounts. We're seeking a visionary architect who can build intelligent systems that scale exponentially. At Trilogy, we're pioneering transformative education businesses across the spectrum - from innovative K-12 schools to cutting-edge EdTech platforms. Our ambitious vision demands a financial infrastructure that's equally revolutionary. Your expertise becomes invaluable in this role. This role transcends strategy; it's about creating and owning an ecosystem. You'll engineer an AI-powered financial framework that eliminates bureaucratic bloat while handling complex operations with precision. From tuition management to regulatory compliance, you'll build systems that scale through intelligent design rather than headcount. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our senior leadership team, you'll influence critical decisions on expansion, budgeting, vendor relationships, and compliance. Your architectural vision will form the backbone of educational models that will reshape learning experiences for millions of students worldwide. Ready to build the financial foundation for education's future Join us and make your mark. What You Will Be Doing- Crafting and evolving a sophisticated AI-driven financial ecosystem to power our rapidly expanding education ventures- Authoring strategic Design Decisions that streamline and amplify critical financial workflows- Providing expert written feedback on Deep Dives and Improvement Plans that elevates both human and AI performance- Engaging in strategic discussions focused on budgetary planning, market expansion, vendor partnerships, and regulatory compliance- Orchestrating seamless financial operations - from tuition processing to audit management and tax compliance - at significant scaleWhat You Won't Be Doing- Overseeing a conventional, hierarchical finance department- Micromanaging routine month-end processes or transaction approvals- Settling for out-of-the-box ERP solutions without optimization- Pushing challenging tasks downward - this role embraces hands-on leadership- Operating within a predictable, unchanging environment - we're building and scaling at paceKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and operate a streamlined, AI-enhanced financial infrastructure that empowers multiple high-growth education enterprises while maximizing efficiency and scalability without organizational bloat.Basic Requirements- Professional financial certification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or MBA)- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in roles such as Finance Manager, Controller, or CFO, with clear evidence of expanding responsibilities- Proven track record in a top-tier finance leadership position (SVP, CFO, or comparable) with comprehensive oversight of all essential financial functions- Expert knowledge of US GAAP and sophisticated understanding of interconnected financial statements- Substantial experience implementing and enhancing ERP platforms (NetSuite, SAP, etc.), preferably in complex organizational structures with multiple entities- Successfully managed or participated in at least 5 external audits with Big 4 accounting firms, either as the client or auditor- Superior written and verbal communication skills in English, capable of effective interaction with executive leadership- Based within UTC-8 to UTC+3 time zonesNice-to-have Requirements- Knowledge of U.S. K-12 education models and structures (private schools, charter programs, ESA initiatives)- Hands-on experience developing finance automation solutions or AI-integrated workflows from the ground up- Background working with financial operations across multiple business entities and jurisdictionsAbout TrilogyHundreds of software businesses run on the Trilogy Business Platform. For three decades, Trilogy has been known for 3 things: Relentlessly seeking top talent, Innovating new technology, and incubating new businesses. Our technological innovation is spearheaded by a passion for simple customer-facing designs. Our incubation of new businesses ranges from entirely new moon-shot ideas to rearchitecting existing projects for today's modern cloud-based stack. Trilogy is a place where you can be surrounded with great people, be proud of doing great work, and grow your career by leaps and bounds.There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you,

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Chief Financial Officer