VP of Finance
Lyra Health
Accounting & Finance
Los Angeles, CA, USA
USD 188k-288k / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 20, 2025
About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President (VP) of Finance to lead our financial operations and guide our company's financial planning and analysis. The VP of Finance will be a key member of the leadership team reporting to the CFO, responsible for the integrity of our financial data, compliance, and driving long-term financial health and growth.
This role has hybrid work requirements, which include some in-person work and up to 25% travel. Candidates preferably reside in the Southern California area.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy to support business goals.
- Lead the annual long range plan, annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process.
- Develop and manage financial prioritization and ROI capabilities for investment decisioning
- Analyze financial results, provide insights, and recommend actions to improve performance.
- Partner with Strategy and Corporate Development to align financials and financial decision making.
- Support defining and executing on financial goals for P&L, Balance and Cash Flow performance.
- Oversee capital structure and funding strategies.
- Partner with Controller to align on accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, general ledger, and cost accounting for the purposes of forecasting and defining policies.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
- Participate in month-end close process and own monthly forecast reporting across the business verticals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to ensure alignment of financial and operational strategies.
- Manage relationships with external partners.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of success in financial planning, analysis, and strategic financial management.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Master's degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and financial regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Proficiency in financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience working for a Publicly Traded company
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as per the Lyra Health Workforce Privacy Notice. Through this application, to the extent permitted by law, we will collect personal information from you including, but not limited to, your name, email address, gender identity, employment information, and phone number for the purposes of recruiting and assessing suitability, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and interests for employment with Lyra. We may also collect information about your race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which is considered sensitive personal information under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and special category data under the UK and EU GDPR. Providing this information is optional and completely voluntary, and if you provide it you consent to Lyra processing it for the purposes as described at the point of collection, for example for diversity and inclusion initiatives. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form. This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. Outside of the United States, for example in the EU, Switzerland and the UK, you may have the right to request access to, or a copy of, your personal information, including in a portable format; request that we delete your information from our systems; object to or restrict processing of your information; or correct inaccurate or outdated personal information in our systems. These rights may be subject to legal limitations. To exercise your data privacy rights outside of the United States, please contact globaldpo@lyrahealth.com. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice."
188000 - 288000 USD a year
As a full-time VP of Finance, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $188,000 to $288,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
- Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
- Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
- Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
- Paid parental leave 401K retirement benefits
- Monthly tech allowance
- We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, free food, regular community celebration…and more!
We can’t wait to meet you.