Director , US Finance

Man Group•Fort Worth, TX

3d•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Man Group is seeking a senior finance leader to unite and lead its nine-person US finance team across New York and Fort Worth, following growth through acquisitions. The Director will shape the US finance function, bring consistency to processes and systems across locations, and serve as the primary finance partner to US business leaders and a key connection to the global finance team in London. The role owns core US finance operations, including the end-to-end month-end close, fee calculations and billing, accounts payable, fund recharges, and financial controls. The Director will provide technical US GAAP guidance on transactions, products, and structures; support annual and half-year IFRS group reporting; and oversee finance responsibilities and regulatory obligations for US entities, including a registered broker-dealer. The position also manages the external audit relationship and partners with senior stakeholders across the business and global finance organization. This is a hands-on, autonomous leadership role for a technically strong accountant with substantial experience in complex financial services environments, team leadership, post-acquisition integration, and regulated entities. The successful candidate will work closely with the London-based Group Financial Controller and global finance leadership.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in a complex, multi-entity financial services environment.
Proven track record leading and developing finance teams, including managing organizational change such as post-acquisition integration.
Deep technical expertise in US GAAP and experience providing authoritative guidance on complex accounting matters.
Strong operational finance experience, including ownership of month-end close, accounts payable, fee billing, and fund recharges.
Experience working within or alongside regulated entities, particularly US broker-dealers, with familiarity with FINRA/SEC reporting requirements.
Proven ability to manage external audit relationships and contribute to group-level financial reporting processes.
Ability to work self-directed and independently, exercising sound judgment while keeping senior stakeholders appropriately informed.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to influence across geographies, functions, and seniority levels.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IFRS, particularly for group consolidation and reporting within a UK-listed or globally structured entity.
Prior experience in investment management or financial services.
Familiarity with managing finance functions across multiple office locations.
Experience working in a global organization with reporting lines across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a nine-person finance team across New York and Fort Worth, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Integrate finance teams following acquisitions by standardizing processes, systems, and ways of working.
Mentor and coach team members, support professional development, and ensure appropriate succession planning.
Own the US month-end close end-to-end and ensure timely, accurate, well-controlled reporting across US entities.
Oversee fee calculations and billing, accounts payable, and fund recharges, improving efficiency and control.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance scalability, accuracy, and the finance function's risk profile.
Provide technical accounting analysis and guidance as the in-house US GAAP subject matter expert on new transactions, products, and structures.
Support annual and half-year IFRS group reporting in partnership with the UK-based Group Finance team, ensuring US inputs are accurate, timely, and well documented.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements for US entities, including registered broker-dealers.
Maintain a strong control environment and ensure controls remain fit for purpose as the business evolves and processes are automated.
Take senior finance responsibility for regulated US entities, including the broker-dealer, and ensure regulatory filings and financial obligations are met.
Manage external auditor relationships as the primary US contact throughout the audit cycle and coordinate responses to queries.
Serve as the principal finance liaison for the US business and build trusted relationships with business heads, operations leaders, and other senior stakeholders.
Provide clear, commercial financial insight to support US business decision-making.
Operate independently while maintaining proactive communication with the London-based Group Financial Controller and global finance leadership.
Partner with the UK-based global finance team to ensure cross-border processes operate seamlessly.
Promote consistent standards and best practices across the global finance function and contribute to firm-wide finance initiatives where appropriate.