VP of Strategic Finance

Pursuit is a social impact organization building the future of economic mobility in the age of AI.

For over a decade, we’ve transformed lives through immersive training programs that propel adults from low-income backgrounds - often without college degrees - into high-growth tech careers. Our graduates have already generated nearly $1 billion in lifetime wage gains. We’ve also pioneered the Pursuit Bond, an innovative outcomes‑based financing model that aligns investor returns with long‑term economic mobility, allowing us to scale impact in a financially sustainable way.

Now, as AI reshapes every industry, Pursuit is evolving into an AI‑native organization. We’re training AI‑native talent, embedding AI into our operations, and building scalable software to extend our impact. From grassroots partnerships to national policy, we’re not just filling jobs - we’re rethinking how economic opportunity works at scale.

Pursuit is hiring a VP of Strategic Finance to lead Pursuit’s finance function across our nonprofit (.org), our Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and our innovative Pursuit Bond. This opportunity offers the chance to shape the financial infrastructure, models, and systems that will power Pursuit’s long‑term growth and sustainability.

As VP of Strategic Finance, you’ll serve as the financial architect of Pursuit’s next chapter, shaping our financial strategy, partnering with leadership to evaluate new opportunities, and developing innovative funding and operating models that blend philanthropy, earned revenue, and mission‑aligned capital. This role will require both strategic and hands‑on leadership: you’ll build and refine the core financial models, run scenarios, manage liquidity and capital structure, and ensure we have the visibility and rigor required to execute with confidence.

This is an ideal role for someone coming from startup finance, FP&A, investment banking or strategic finance who wants to apply their skills to a mission with real economic and systems impact. The VP of Strategic Finance will report to the COO and be a critical leader in unlocking Pursuit’s next phase of growth and impact.

• Lead financial strategy and planning by setting annual and multi‑year budgets, aligning financial goals with organizational priorities, and building the core models that drive decision‑making across Pursuit.
• Advise the executive team on business strategy by providing financial insights to inform decisions on new programs, scaling operations, and capital allocation.
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring efficient management of budgets, cash flow optimization, and compliance with regulatory requirements across both nonprofit (501(c)(3)) and Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) entities.
• Own forecasting, modeling, and cash management
  , including rolling revenue and expense forecasts, scenario planning, and liquidity oversight to ensure Pursuit has the visibility and stability to operate and grow.
• Drive revenue operations and financial systems to ensure we have alignment on projected vs. actuals re: collections.
• Build financial reporting and organizational visibility for internal leadership and external stakeholders, including Board meetings and funder deliverables.
• Manage and develop the Finance Manager who oversees day‑to‑day accounting, payroll processing, monthly closes, and financial operations.
• Manage capital, bond, and investment strategy
  , including bond repayment modeling, debt and capital structure recommendations, investment decisions for reserves, and compensation modeling to support organizational planning and sustainability.

• Strategic and innovative finance leader with 10+ years of experience in startup, investment banking, FP&A, or corporate finance, with a strong track record of driving growth and operational efficiency in fast‑paced environments.
• Expert in financial planning and strategic finance
  , with deep experience in modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, risk management, and capital structuring.
• Hands‑on financial operator who can build and refine models yourself, while also developing a team and designing systems that scale.
• Startup‑minded…