Chief Financial Officer, (VP) Finance, People and Operations

At Thorn, our cause is our code. We are a nonprofit whose mission of defending children from sexual exploitation and abuse is deeply embedded within our core—a shared code that drives us to do challenging work with resilience and determination.

Here, you’ll work and grow among the best hearts and the best minds in tech, data, and business alongside our network of independent partners, NGOs, and law enforcement agencies. Together, we’re focused on building technology that protects children’s futures. We are looking for dynamic problem solvers with the desire to help address some of today’s toughest issues. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of peers in a remote environment centered on wellness, care, and compassion.

In 2019, we took the stage at TED and shared our audacious goal of eliminating child sexual abuse material from the internet. Come join us to help make this goal a reality and build a world where every child can be safe, curious, and happy.

About the Role

The CFO, VP Finance, People & Operations (“CFO”) is a key leadership position reporting directly to the CEO, and overseeing a Finance team of 3 and a People & Culture team of 3 (and 2 contract recruiters). Working closely and partnering with the CEO, General Counsel, and all members of the executive leadership team as well as the Board, the CFO will oversee all financial matters and people operations. They will take the organization’s vision, and develop and optimize the business strategy, OKRs, KPIs, and roadmaps to execute it. They will help steward the organization culturally and efficiently to deliver on its mission by achieving its short and long-term goals. 

The CFO will lead our organization in living up to our values and creating an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance workplace where diverse perspectives are embraced, a growth mindset is encouraged, and we hold the child at the center of all that we do. As such, they will also be responsible for all People Operations, including benefits, payroll and compensation strategy, and our People Systems. They will provide counsel, develop roadmaps, and lead all people and culture-related initiatives for Thorn.

Together with the executive leadership team, the CFO will leverage a strong reputation of entrepreneurialism, balanced with an eye for scalability, stability, and sustainability in the journey to exceptional results and value creation. This is a unique opportunity at the intersection of technology and social impact, playing a critical role in Thorn’s 5-year strategic growth plan. This remote-first position is US-based (West Coast preferred) with some travel required.

How You'll Drive Impact

The CFO will ensure the company has the talent, processes/systems, and policies necessary to support our strategic and financial goals. They will be a key driver in Thorn’s ability to achieve key milestones on its growth and sustainability plan, all in service of ending online child sexual abuse. 

Strategic planning

• Conduct meaningful proactive analysis to improve key business decisions 
• As a thought partner to the CEO, develop financial guardrails, model investment and spending scenarios in support of the business strategy 
• Own and manage financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions, including budgeting, long-term financial forecasts, and processes to support investment and spending decisions
• Co-create a holistic and dynamic OKR structure with associated KPIs, aligned to the organization’s business goals and steward the organization towards those outcomes

Growth and value creation

• Partner with the Sales team to ensure that customer contracts have business terms favorable to the organization, both in terms of revenue and strategic value.
• Manage capital investments and expenses to ensure that the company achieves targets for growth and sustainability.

People and Culture

• Collaborate closely with the P&C leader to craft a comprehensive P&C strategy and associated metrics aligned with the company's objectives, driving home the impact and accountability across the organization. 
• Partner with the P&C leader to ensure P&C practices and policies remain compliant with evolving labor laws, regulations, and industry standards. Collaborate with the P&C leader in leading change management efforts related to P&C initiatives and organizational transformation. 
• Advocate for a workplace culture that values inclusivity, diversity, and employee well-being as integral components of organizational success, with a remote-first, distributed workforce.