Director of Finance

F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company in Massachusetts seeks a seasoned Director of Finance to join the Corporate Finance Team.

The role partners with the COO/CFO and CEO to drive financial operations, reporting, budgeting, planning, and analysis across the firm. Key responsibilities include strategic finance and corporate development, financial management and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and cash management, compliance and risk controls, and building a high-performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required.
• MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing finance and accounting professionals.
• Experience within wealth management, asset management, financial services, or Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or corporate development initiatives preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance & Corporate Development: partner on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Assist with financial due diligence, valuation analysis, integration planning, and post-transaction reporting.
• Support executive leadership with financial analyses related to new initiatives, market expansion, and business optimization.
• Provide scenario analysis and modeling to evaluate strategic alternatives and business risks.
• Financial Management & Reporting: direct preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting and reporting activities.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-/year-end close processes.
• Monitor performance against budget/forecast; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs for executives.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis: lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting; conduct variance analysis; develop financial models for planning.
• Analyze profitability by office, business line, client segment, and strategic initiative.
• Support capital allocation decisions and long-range planning.
• Treasury & Cash Management: oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Monitor banking, borrowing, and investment relationships.
• Ensure efficient working capital management and cash optimization.
• Compliance, Internal Controls & Risk Management: maintain internal controls and accounting policies; coordinate audits.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements; mitigate financial/operational risks.
• Leadership & Team Development: lead and develop finance and accounting team; set expectations; foster improvement and collaboration.
• Identify automation and process enhancements; participate in strategic planning.
• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

F.L. Putnam delivers sophisticated planning, investment management, research, wealth management, and family office services to a range of individuals and families, institutional investors, and single and multi-family offices. We bring a broad range of products and solutions, tailoring our advice to meet clients' needs.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to join our Corporate Finance Team based in Massachusetts, in any of our New England offices. This addition to our team will serve as a key business partner to the COO/CFO and CEO and ensure operational excellence across all aspects of corporate finance, including financial operations, reporting, planning, budgeting, and analysis. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) business model and will leverage that expertise to support FLP's continual growth and success.

Duties

Strategic Finance & Corporate Development

• Partner with the CEO, CFO/COO and CAIO on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Assist with financial due diligence, valuation analysis, integration planning, and post-transaction reporting.
• Support executive leadership with financial analyses related to new initiatives, market expansion, and business optimization.
• Provide scenario analysis and modeling to evaluate strategic alternatives and business risks.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Direct the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) for executive leadership.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Develop financial models supporting organizational planning, staffing, investments, and growth initiatives.
• Analyze profitability by office, business line, client segment, and strategic initiative.
• Support capital allocation decisions and long-range strategic planning.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Monitor banking, borrowing, and investment relationships.
• Ensure efficient management of working capital and operating cash needs.
• Develop recommendations to optimize cash utilization and financial performance.

Compliance, Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Maintain strong internal financial controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Compliance, Operations, and Human Resources to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Develop and document scalable financial processes and procedures.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance and accounting team.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and client service.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process enhancement.
• Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support special projects and business initiatives as assigned by the CFO/COO.
• Stay current on industry trends, economic developments, and best practices affecting the financial services industry.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing finance and accounting professionals.
• Experience within wealth management, asset management, financial services, or Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or corporate development initiatives preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver consistent and exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

F.L.Putnam is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment in service to one another and our clients. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for one another.

Salary: $160000 - $240000 per year