Director of Finance – Investment Management Platform
Position Overview
My investment management client who manages about $20B AUM is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a senior financial leader within a growing investment management organization. This individual will oversee all core finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, planning, treasury, and compliance support across a multi-product, multi-entity investment platform.
This role partners closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making, operational scaling, and financial integrity across both corporate and fund-level activities in a regulated investment environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, supporting long-term growth initiatives and product expansion strategies
- Provide financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support business decisions and new initiatives
- Translate organizational priorities into financial forecasts, performance tracking, and capital planning frameworks
Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across corporate and investment entities
- Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards
- Maintain integrity of consolidated reporting across multiple entities and investment structures
- Coordinate with external auditors and service providers on audit and reporting deliverables
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles
- Analyze revenue drivers tied to asset-based fees and product performance
- Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities for efficiency and scale
Treasury & Liquidity Management
- Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
- Oversee capital allocation decisions supporting operational and growth initiatives
- Support working capital optimization across business lines
Compliance & Controls
- Support adherence to regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements applicable to investment management entities
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
- Coordinate with legal, compliance, and audit stakeholders on reporting and control matters
- Monitor financial risk exposures including market, currency, and operational risks
Fund & Product Finance Support
- Support financial operations related to investment products, including lifecycle activity, expense allocation, and performance reporting
- Partner with operations and external administrators to ensure accurate NAV and fund-level reporting
- Assist with fee calculations and product-level financial analytics where applicable
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team
- Establish scalable processes and workflows to support organizational growth
- Promote collaboration across investment, operations, and distribution functions
Investor & Executive Reporting
- Prepare financial reporting materials for senior leadership and governing bodies
- Support investor-facing financial reporting and due diligence requests
- Contribute to internal and external stakeholder communications regarding financial performance
Strategic Projects
- Lead or support initiatives such as system implementations, process improvements, and cost optimization
- Evaluate financial implications of potential acquisitions, partnerships, or new business lines
- Support expansion into new jurisdictions or operational structures as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, with an active CPA
- 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience in investment management, financial services, or fund-related environments
- Prior experience in a senior finance role overseeing accounting, reporting, and planning functions
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with multi-entity structures
- Deep understanding of asset-based revenue models and investment product economics
- Experience working in a regulated financial environment preferred
- Strong leadership experience managing finance teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience
- Background in investment platforms, asset management, or fund-adjacent businesses
- Exposure to multi-product or international business operations
- Experience with financial system implementations or scaling finance infrastructure
- Familiarity with performance-based revenue structures and investment reporting workflows
