SDL Search Partners

Director, Finance & Operations

SDL Search Partners  •  Cambridge, MA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Boutique asset management firm in Harvard Square is looking for a highly promotable, top performing, Director of Finance & Operations to step into a newly designed, hands-on & entrepreneurial role.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Director of Finance & Operations will lead the finance, operations & compliance efforts for the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in investment management, excellent analytical skills (Advanced Excel / modeling), strong communication & writing skills (ability to write RFP's, create presentations, etc), and a desire to grow long term in an operational path.

This is a succession planning role, and ideally this individual will grow to be Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer. The team is open to a top performer with anywhere from 7 - 15 years of experience, as long as the individual is highly motivated and eager to grow in their career.

The Director of Finance & Operations should be incredibly self-directed, able to notice gaps in process & workflow and jump to action to create seamless solutions. A strong finance, compliance background would be an asset in this role. The Director of Finance & Operations will create reporting for the leadership team, & build strategic analysis to support critical decision making.

The team works mainly onsite in Cambridge, with a flexible schedule. There is the ability to WFH 1-2 days per week, but ideally, this individual will want to learn and work closely with the team, on-site, to grow their career.

Generous compensation package including strong benefits & competitive bonus structure.

Qualifications:

  • BS, Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics
  • 7-15 years experience in investment management / asset management / hedge fund / private equity environment
  • Desired candidate is looking for blended role, a mix of strategic analysis, finance/accounting, compliance & operational projects
  • self-directed, entrepreneurial, able to thrive in a wear-many-hats, dynamic role
  • highly analytical with Advanced Excel and modeling skills
  • Some compliance experience is a plus
  • progressive experience in finance, accounting, compliance, operations
  • proven success and promotability
  • Thrives in a top performing environment
  • excellent process improvement skills
  • strong relationship building abilities
  • Eager to grow long term with a small, well-positioned, firm

Interested candidates please send resumes to: sdardeno@sdlsearch.com

SDL Search Partners

About SDL Search Partners

SDL Search Partners is a woman-owned search firm that puts values and relationship first. Our team has over 30 years of combined accounting & finance recruiting experience, a deep network, and a "quality-over-quantity" approach. At SDL, we are partners for the long-term, so what you can expect is a relationship that prioritizes transparency, integrity, and ultimately, finding you the right person to join your team or the right next step in your career.

Areas of focus:

• Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax & Analytics

Examples of positions we support:

• Every position in the org chart from Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant up to Controller / CFO

• Financial Analyst, Finance Manager / FP&A Manager to VP of Finance

• Treasury, Internal Controls, Audit, Tax, M&A

• Public Accounting, Transaction Services, Advisory

• Technical Accounting, SEC Accounting, Financial Reporting

• Operational Accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

• Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Pricing Manager, Data Analyst

• Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Analyst, Client Service Specialist

A few of the industries we specialize in:

Technology, SaaS; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare; Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset Management; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Energy, CleanTech; Higher Education, and more

If you are a company looking to hire, or a candidate looking to explore the job market, we are excited to partner with you.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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