Financial Director

Chesterton Consulting; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterton Consulting is assisting a locally based family office to hire a seasoned Finance Director who will report directly to the Chairman and oversee the family’s financial operations.

You will direct global financial statements, liquidity, cross-border asset structures, and tax-efficient wealth planning, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment with multi-generational goals across Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
• CPA (HKICPA) or CFA charter holder.
• Fluent English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) to coordinate with regional stakeholders.
• High integrity with discretion for confidential family matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated global financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and dashboards for multi-asset holdings.
• Direct liquidity management, banking relationships, and treasury operations across HK, Mainland China and other jurisdictions.
• Establish internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management aligned with cross-border family office needs.
• Navigate regulatory, tax, and estate planning with external advisors.

Skills

Fluent English

Cantonese and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

CPA (HKICPA) or CFA charter holder

Job description

Our Client is a locally based family office, and a need has arisen to hire a seasoned finance professional to work directly under the Chairman in looking after the family office's financials.

The Finance Director will direct the financial operations, cross-border asset holding structures, and strategic wealth preservation plans for a high-net-worth family. This leader serves as the financial steward of the family office, ensuring total asset protection, multi-generational tax efficiency, transparent consolidated reporting, and seamless alignment with the family's long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee consolidated global financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and net worth dashboards encompassing multi-asset classes.
• Manage liquidity, banking relationships, credit facilities, and treasury operations across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and international jurisdictions.
• Establish robust internal controls, governance frameworks, and operational risk mitigation policies.

Investment Support and Strategy

• Partner with internal investment teams and external asset managers to evaluate private equity, venture capital, real estate, and public market performance.
• Review legal documentation, subscription/distribution notices, and capital call schedules for alternative investments.
• Model tax and cash flow implications for new deal pipelines and strategic acquisitions.

Regulatory, Tax, and Estate Compliance

• Navigate Hong Kong tax frameworks, offshore structures, and international tax reporting (e.g., CRS, FATCA).
• Coordinate cross-border estate planning, trust administrations, and philanthropic/foundation setups with external legal and tax advisors.
• Ensure any local regulatory alignments or licensing considerations (such as SFC guidelines where applicable) are met.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum 15 to 20 years of progressive finance leadership experience gained within top-tier accounting firms (Big 4), private equity, corporate banking, or established family offices.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (HKICPA, AICPA or equivalent) or CFA charter holder.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) to communicate effectively with regional stakeholders, banking partners, and family members.
• Uncompromising personal integrity, absolute discretion, and high emotional intelligence suited for confidential family dynamics.
• Deep technical insight into multi-jurisdictional holding structures, real estate assets, and private wealth management.