Director of Finance

Selby Jennings; South Carolina; On-site; USD 155,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private credit asset management firm is seeking a Director of Finance in South Carolina. This strategic role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial leadership skills, a firm grasp of asset-based lending, and experience in developing high-performing teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $240,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of asset-based lending and fund accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's financial strategy and manage financial reporting.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations for accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct financial performance analysis identifying trends and risks.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Asset-based lending

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Investran

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

This range is provided by Selby Jennings. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$155,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Position Overview

The Director of Finance at this firm will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the firm's financial operations, corporate finance strategy, and internal controls. This role is central to ensuring financial integrity, operational scalability, and alignment with their long-term growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution across finance, accounting, compliance, risk management, and technology, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving continuous improvement.

About the Company

They are a leading private credit asset management firm specializing in asset-based lending (ABL). Based in South Carolina, this firm manages capital on behalf of institutional and private investors nationwide. They deliver flexible credit solutions to middle-market companies, structuring loans secured by receivables, inventory, equipment, and other assets to unlock working capital and fuel growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Leadership:
  • Lead the firm's financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Oversee all financial reporting, accounting, and regulatory compliance, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the investment manager.
  • Coordinate with the Investor Relations Team to ensure the financial reporting and accounting for the commingled funds is accurate and delivered to investors in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and systems, maintaining best practices for internal controls.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, insurance brokers and financial institutions.
  • Manage banking relationships and optimize capital structure to ensure financial flexibility and cost efficiency.
  • Provide executive leadership in the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Conduct financial performance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Oversee cash flow management, capital allocation, and liquidity planning to support investment activities and operational needs.
• Leadership & Development:
  • Lead strategic initiatives and projects to enhance business performance, including mergers, acquisitions, or new product offerings.
  • Ensure that financial strategies support the firm's growth, risk management, and regulatory compliance goals.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a responsive, client centric, collaborative and accountable culture.
  • Implement performance metrics and continuous development programs for the finance team.
  • Work with HR to ensure that the firm attracts, retains, and develops top talent within the finance department.
  • Evaluate and implement financial technology solutions to improve reporting, analytics, and operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure systems integration supports scalable growth and data integrity.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within asset management, private credit, or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of asset-based lending, fund accounting, and institutional investor reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting tools, and accounting software (e.g., Investran, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).

Preferred:

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and implementing financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to senior stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance