Director Finance & Family Office Operations

Foster McKay
Huntington, NY

Director, Finance & Family Office Operations


Position Overview


A private investment and operations office is seeking a highly organized and technology-forward finance leader to oversee financial administration, operational infrastructure, and a globally dispersed portfolio of residential and investment assets. This individual will play a key role modernizing processes, improving reporting visibility, and helping transition the office toward a more efficient digital operating environment.


The role combines hands-on financial management with operational oversight across multiple entities, properties, investments, and related family office activities.

Core Responsibilities


Financial Administration & Reporting

  • Manage day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities and accounts
  • Coordinate accounts payable, wire activity, reimbursements, payroll, and banking relationships
  • Prepare budgets, liquidity forecasts, and consolidated financial summaries
  • Monitor expenses related to properties, lifestyle operations, investments, and affiliated entities


Property & Asset Oversight

  • Coordinate financial operations tied to a portfolio of domestic and international properties
  • Track operating expenses, vendor contracts, maintenance costs, taxes, and insurance coverage
  • Partner with property managers, service providers, and advisors to ensure efficient operations
  • Help streamline recordkeeping and payment workflows across multiple locations


Process Improvement & Technology Modernization

  • Lead efforts to digitize financial operations and reduce dependency on manual or paper-based processes
  • Implement and optimize systems for payments, approvals, reporting, and document management
  • Improve internal controls, operational procedures, and data organization
  • Evaluate and enhance tools across accounting, workflow management, and financial operations platforms


Desired Background

  • 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, or investment administration
  • Prior exposure to family offices, private investment environments, private equity, venture capital, or ultra-high-net-worth operations strongly preferred
  • Experience managing multiple entities, accounts, and complex financial structures
  • Strong systems orientation with an interest in automation and process efficiency
  • Comfortable handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities preferred
  • Familiarity with modern financial and operational platforms is a plus


Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly trustworthy, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution. This person should be comfortable working in a small environment with a family.

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