Global Finance Leader for Impact Funds

Acumen; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Capital Partners seeks an Associate Director of Finance to advance ACP's returnable-capital funds and shape the financial strategy of a global organization addressing poverty. This senior role manages complex multi-fund operations, drives strategic decision-making, and strengthens financial reporting and controls across geographies.

The position reports to the CFO with a dotted line to a Managing Director, and will be based in New York City with 3 in-office days per week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in finance and fund management.
• Strong track record in professional fund management, especially multi-fund contexts.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to drive strategic financial decisions across geographies.
• Experience communicating with senior management and oversight bodies; able to act as a strategic partner.

Responsibilities

• Support Fund Managing Directors to establish best-available finance and operations practices, including tax, audit, and accounting providers.
• Maintain and improve ACP controls, treasury, budgeting, liquidity, and financial management; manage GP stakes and cash planning.
• Prepare ACP board reports including strategic planning, modelling, and financial performance.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and filing of tax/regulatory obligations across jurisdictions, optimizing tax and transfer pricing where applicable.
• Lead audit-related matters and ensure robust fiduciary reporting, systems, and controls.
• Manage treasury and internal financial systems, including bank relationships for new funds at US and fund levels.
• Take on additional projects as ACP grows and evolves.

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Job description

Acumen Capital Partners seeks an Associate Director of Finance to advance ACP's returnable-capital funds and shape the financial strategy of a global organization addressing poverty. This senior role manages complex multi-fund operations, drives strategic decision-making, and strengthens financial reporting and controls across geographies.

The position reports to the CFO with a dotted line to a Managing Director, and will be based in New York City with 3 in-office days per week