Director , US Finance

Man Group•Fort Worth, TX

23h•$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 a period of acquisitive growth. The Director will standardize processes, systems, and ways of working across locations, build a high-performing team, own core finance operations, and serve as the principal finance partner to US business leaders. The role bridges US finance with the global finance function in London and works closely with the London-based Group Financial Controller and global leadership. The successful candidate will be a technically strong, hands-on finance leader and US GAAP expert, with a solid understanding of IFRS and experience in complex, regulated environments. The position has responsibility for US month-end close, fee calculations and billing, accounts payable, fund recharges, US regulatory obligations, and audit relationships. It also supports annual and half-year IFRS group reporting and provides financial insight to support US business decisions. The role requires autonomy, sound judgment, strong stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across geographies.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in a complex, multi-entity financial services environment.
Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams, including managing organizational change such as post-acquisition integration.
Deep technical expertise in US GAAP and demonstrated 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 operate independently and exercise sound judgment while keeping senior stakeholders appropriately informed.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility and presence to influence across geographies, functions, and seniority levels.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IFRS, particularly 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 within 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 into a single operating unit.
Mentor and coach team members, support their professional development, and ensure appropriate succession planning.
Own the end-to-end US month-end close 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 to enhance scalability, accuracy, and the risk profile of the finance function.
Provide technical US GAAP accounting analysis and guidance on new transactions, products, and structures.
Support annual and half-year IFRS group reporting, partnering with UK-based Group Finance to ensure US inputs are accurate, timely, and well documented.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements applicable to 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, coordinating 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 decision-making across the US business.
Operate independently while maintaining transparent, 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 global finance and contribute to firm-wide finance initiatives where appropriate.