EVP, Finance & Operations

Macmillan Learning is a part of the family-owned Holtzbrinck group of companies and is one of the leading educational technology companies. Through deep partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers, we facilitate teaching and learning opportunities that spark student engagement and improve outcomes. We provide educators with tailored solutions designed to inspire student curiosity and measure progress. Macmillan Learning is comprised of renowned brands including Bedford/St.

Martins, W.H. Freeman, Worth Publishers, Sapling Learning, Sky Factor, Late Nite Labs, EBI-MAPworks, i[lt]clicker, REEF and Hayden-McNeil.

Finance, Controlling and Tax

Macmillan Learning is seeking an Executive Vice President, Finance & Corporate Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the company’s next chapter.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will oversee Finance and several enterprise operations while serving as a strategic advisor across the business. The scope includes financial planning and performance, pricing and commercial strategy, manufacturing and international operations, strategic partnerships, vendor and contract management, enterprise project governance, and risk coordination.

A central priority will be creating greater transparency into business performance. This leader will bring together financial, operational, and commercial information, turn it into clear insights, and help the company make informed decisions about priorities, investments, resources, and risk.

Macmillan Learning is a business in transformation. We are looking for someone who can build on the processes, systems, and data already in place while identifying where new structures and capabilities are needed. This includes advancing the thoughtful use of AI and automation to improve insight, simplify work, and create capacity for higher-value activities.

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Financial Strategy and Performance

• Lead enterprise financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, long-range planning, and key performance indicator reporting.
• Oversee the monthly close process, financial reporting, management reporting, and shareholder reporting.
• Establish clear and rigorous approaches to evaluating company performance, resource allocation, business priorities, and investment returns.
• Provide financial oversight for significant investments across product, technology, editorial, marketing, and other strategic areas.
• Partner with business unit and functional leaders to improve financial performance, strengthen accountability, and support informed decision-making.
• Oversee royalty and rights administration and coordinate effectively with shared-service functions, including Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Tax.
• Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence and other technologies to enhance financial insight, efficiency, accuracy, and organizational capacity.

Executive and Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on company performance, long-term planning, investments, commercial opportunities, and other significant business matters.
• Translate complex financial, commercial, and operational information into clear alternatives, recommendations, and decisions.
• Provide effective support to the Board, shareholders, Holtzbrinck representatives, and other senior stakeholders.
• Lead or support financial analysis, due diligence, valuation, and decision-making related to mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and other growth opportunities.
• Bring an enterprise-wide perspective and an independent, well-informed point of view to executive…