Director of Finance & Operations
Location: On-site in the Southeast U.S.
Compensation: Median base salary around $130k+ (commensurate with experience if you exceed qualifications) + incentive compensation + potential equity
Reports to: Senior finance leadership
Industry: Equipment Finance / Specialty finance / leasing / asset-based platform
Overview
A growing specialty finance platform is seeking a
Director of Finance & Operations to join its leadership team. This role is ideal for a strong senior accountant or accounting leader ready to step into a broader position with exposure to both finance and operational responsibilities.
The person in this role will help drive day-to-day finance execution, support operational processes, interface with external partners, and contribute to the ongoing build-out of a scalable, tech-enabled platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Support core accounting and finance functions, including month-end and ongoing financial processes
- Act as a key liaison with external accounting partners and other outside advisors
- Partner with leadership on financial reporting, process improvement, and operational execution
- Oversee or support servicing-related workflows and cross-functional operational processes
- Help build scalable infrastructure across finance and operations
- Participate in leadership discussions and support strategic initiatives
- Interface with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and investors
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting, automation, and overall efficiency
Ideal Background
- 7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or finance operations
- Background in leasing, specialty finance, commercial finance, or a related environment preferred
- Strong accounting foundation with interest in a broader operational leadership role
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, growth-oriented business
- Tech-forward mindset with the ability to improve processes and leverage systems effectively
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with senior leadership
- CPA or advanced accounting/finance background is a plus, but not required
Candidate Profile
- Strong senior accountant, accounting manager, assistant controller, or similar profile
- Looking for upward growth into a broader finance and operations leadership role
- Practical, hands-on, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
- High attention to detail with strong business judgment
- Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and eager to help build
Why This Opportunity
- High visibility role with direct exposure to leadership
- Opportunity to help shape finance and operations in a growing platform
- Broad scope beyond pure accounting
- Strong long-term upside for the right person
