Part-Time Head of Finance

SuperSummary is transforming how millions of readers discover, understand, and connect with books. We’re building the world’s most comprehensive literature platform — combining nearly 10,000 expert-crafted Study Guides with interactive, innovative tools that make reading more engaging, rewarding, and fun. Beyond summaries, our paid subscription offers chapter-by-chapter analysis, character breakdowns, themes and symbols exploration, thought-provoking discussion questions, and interactive quizzes. Our growing suite of AI-powered features helps readers engage more deeply with texts, whether they’re students tackling assignments, teachers preparing lessons, book clubs seeking richer conversations, or lifelong learners exploring new genres.Founded over a decade ago, SuperSummary’s website and mobile app has become a trusted, go-to resource for curious readers worldwide. We’re part of the Lift Ventures portfolio of EdTech brands (with over 250 million consumers reached to date) and are a fully remote, global team united by curiosity, creativity, and a shared love of learning.About the JobSuperSummary is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head of Finance to become the financial backbone of our business. Reporting to the CEO and partnering with our VP of Operations, you will drive the financial planning, analysis, and business partnership that shape how we invest, grow, and operate — while owning the accounting function that keeps it all accurate.This role is FP&A- and partnership-first but full-spectrum. You’ll build the annual budget and rolling forecasts, run scenario modeling as a monthly rhythm, own subscription KPI reporting (MRR, ARR, churn, LTV, CAC), and serve as the financial voice in leadership and operating decisions — and you’ll also own the accounting function end-to-end: monthly close, revenue recognition under ASC 606, ChargeBee and Stripe billing operations, and managing our bookkeeper. You’ll help evaluate, automate, and modernize our financial tools and workflows, including AI-assisted reconciliation and reporting.The ideal candidate has built or run the finance function at a SaaS or subscription business and is equally comfortable building a rolling forecast or presenting variance analysis to the CEO as they are closing the books. You understand the nuances of consumer subscription economics — revenue recognition, deferred revenue, chargebacks, and the metrics that matter. You’re looking for a seat at the table, not just a seat behind a spreadsheet.This is a part-time position for 10-20 hours per week.What You’ll DoFinancial Planning & Analysis Build and maintain the annual budget and rolling revenue forecasts, translating business strategy into financial models Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and surface insights that drive action Track and report on SaaS-specific metrics: MRR/ARR, churn, LTV, CAC, payback period, and net dollar retention Prepare leadership financial reporting and dashboards that tell a clear story Run scenario modeling as a monthly rhythm — including reverse-engineered analyses like “what would we have to believe to hit [a profit target]” — so leadership can make investment and cost decisions with the right context, not just when a big question comes up Business Partnership Embed with the leadership team — attend weekly and monthly meetings, serve as the financial voice in operational decisions Partner closely with the VP of Operations on an ongoing basis — providing financial context that shapes operating decisions and translating operational reality back into forecasts, models, and resource plans Partner directly with department heads (content, product, marketing) on quarterly budget reviews, spend tracking, and resource allocation Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support cross-functional decisions Coach non-finance stakeholders to understand and use financial data effectively Support strategic initiatives and long-range planning across the business Controllership & Accounting Own the monthly close process end-to-end, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Manage revenue recognition under ASC 606 / IFRS 15, including deferred revenue, chargebacks, cancellations, and prior-period adjustments Oversee billing platform operations (ChargeBee and Stripe), becoming the in-house expert on how subscription data flows into the general ledger Manage our bookkeeper to ensure accurate day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity Maintain audit-readiness and coordinate with external tax advisors on annual compliance Build and document internal controls appropriate for our size and stage Process & Systems Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial tools and workflows (ERP, billing, reporting) Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, including AI-assisted reconciliation and reporting Create runbooks and documentation for repeatable finance pro