Director of Finance & Operations

Maycomb Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Maycomb Capital seeks a strategic, execution‑oriented Director of Finance & Operations to lead financial management and operational infrastructure across management company and funds. You will partner with leadership, manage budgeting, treasury, and regulatory coordination, and drive scalable processes for growth.

You will oversee finance, fund operations, and firm infrastructure, coordinating with external service providers and supporting Maycomb’s mission‑driven impact investing platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in private equity, private credit, investment management, fund operations, fund accounting, or related fields.
• Experience managing a team.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmwide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the management company and multiple fund entities.
• Oversee budget-to-actual reporting, cash-flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial performance analysis.
• Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships, cash positioning, payment workflows, and financial controls across fund and management company accounts.
• Develop deep expertise in Maycomb’s fund structures and ensure financial reporting reflects underlying operations and investment activity.
• Coordinate quarterly investor reporting processes with the investor relations team and fund administrators.
• Partner with the investment team and fund administrator to manage capital calls, distributions, financing activity, and portfolio cash flows.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Maycomb Capital is seeking a highly strategic, execution-oriented Director of Finance & Operations to lead the firm’s financial management and operational infrastructure. This role is ideal for an experienced finance and operations professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is excited to build scalable systems and processes within a growing impact private credit platform.

The Director of Finance & Operations will serve as a key partner to firm leadership and oversee financial planning, treasury management, fund operations, regulatory coordination, and firmwide operational initiatives across Maycomb’s management company and multiple fund entities. This individual will play a central role in strengthening the firm’s infrastructure as Maycomb continues to scale its impact investing business.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with operational leadership, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean, collaborative environment. This role spans finance, fund operations, and firm infrastructure management, while partnering closely with external service providers, including Maycomb’s fund administrator, audit firm, legal counsel, and other operational service providers.

Who You Are

• A strategic and analytical finance leader who enjoys translating financial data into operational insights and decision-making
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workflows simultaneously
• Comfortable operating autonomously and driving initiatives forward with limited oversight
• Solutions-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experienced in financial reporting, fund operations, budgeting, treasury management, and cash-flow planning
• Has a strong systems and process orientation
• Effective at collaborating across teams and managing external partners and service providers
• Curious about investing, impact, and the role of capital in driving positive change
• Excited to build and refine infrastructure within a growing mission-driven investment firm

Responsibilities include:

Finance, Operations & Strategic Planning

• Lead firmwide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the management company and multiple fund entities
• Oversee budget-to-actual reporting, cash-flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial performance analysis
• Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships, cash positioning, payment workflows, and financial controls across fund and management company accounts
• Develop deep expertise in Maycomb’s fund structures and ensure financial reporting accurately reflects underlying operations and investment activity
• Coordinate quarterly investor reporting processes together with the investor relations team and fund administrators
• Partner with the investment team and fund administrator to manage capital calls, distributions, financing activity, and portfolio cash flows
• Design and implement scalable operational processes, financial infrastructure, and internal controls to support firm growth and institutional best practices
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, process improvements, automation, and enhanced systems infrastructure as the firm scales
• Support strategic initiatives, business planning, and firm growth initiatives alongside senior leadership

Audit, Tax & Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee the annual audit, tax, and regulatory compliance calendar across all legal entities and investment vehicles
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and legal counsel to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Ensure all entities remain in good standing and compliant with applicable regulatory and reporting requirements
• Manage the collection, review, and organization of materials required for audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and investor reporting processes
• Assist in the ongoing development of operational policies, controls, and compliance-related procedures

Firm Operations & Infrastructure

• Expected to manage 1-2 employees, including the Executive Assistant & Office Manager as well as the Finance & Operations Analyst.
• Oversee operational processes supporting portfolio management activities, including invoicing, loan servicing coordination, and reporting workflows
• Manage key operational vendors and outsourced service providers, including the fund administrator, IT managed service providers, cybersecurity consultants, insurance brokers, and other business partners
• Partner with external technology and cybersecurity providers to support secure, scalable, and effective firm infrastructure and operational risk management practices
• Lead internal operational initiatives to improve systems, workflows, documentation, and organizational effectiveness
• Oversee operational risk management processes, including annual insurance renewals and vendor compliance requirements
• Serve as a cross-functional operational leader supporting collaboration across investment, investor relations, and leadership teams
• Take on additional strategic and operational projects as the firm evolves

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in private equity, private credit, investment management, fund operations, fund accounting, or related fields
• Experience managing a team
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investment operations, treasury management, and financial reporting within alternative asset management
• Experience managing audits, tax processes, regulatory filings, and external service providers across multiple entities or funds
• Experience working closely with fund administrators and outsourced operational partners
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a lean environment
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• Positive attitude, collaborative approach, and commitment to contributing to a mission‑driven organization
• Interest in impact investing and Maycomb’s mission

The expected base salary range for this role is $140,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience. The Director will also be eligible for an annual bonus and potential long-term incentive participation.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• commuter benefits
• paid time off

About Maycomb Capital

Maycomb Capital is a women‑owned, women‑led impact private credit firm. We provide financing to nonprofit organizations and for‑profit companies that are expanding access to economic opportunity across the United States. By harnessing the scale, expertise, and risk tolerance of the private sector in service of the public good, we’re demonstrating what’s possible with mission‑focused, tailored capital.

Maycomb’s investors include leading mission-aligned family offices, corporations, and foundations. We are home to a variety of impact credit strategies investing across workforce development, health equity, education, and early childhood.

Maycomb Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out candidates who bring with them a diverse set of lived experiences. Maycomb encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or gender identity.