Executive VP & CFO

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Century Investments is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. The CFO will partner with the CEO, CIO, and other business leaders to drive the firm's growth. The role involves overseeing the global finance function, core back-office operations, and business management. The ideal candidate will have deep leadership capabilities and an enterprise mindset, with experience in strategy, operations, capital markets, business building, product development, or financial stewardship. Key responsibilities include enhancing data-driven decision-making, strengthening financial discipline, modernizing financial and operational infrastructure, and contributing to long-term value creation. The CFO will manage a complex, multi-product asset management platform (~$325B AUM), ensuring financial controls, regulatory compliance, and scalable operating foundations. A significant focus will be on advancing financial, data, and operational capabilities, including the adoption of AI-enabled tools, to improve transparency, agility, and competitive advantage. This role reports directly to the CEO and is a hybrid position based in Kansas City.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience
• Deep understanding of asset management economics
• Demonstrated experience leading AI-enabled transformation
• Strong strategic orientation
• Track record of managing complex, regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-asset, global investment platforms
• Direct involvement in enterprise-wide AI, data, or digital transformation programs
• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience partnering with technology leadership on finance systems, data architecture, and AI-driven reporting solutions
• Exposure to M&A, strategic investments, or business integrations within asset or wealth management
• Strong executive presence and Board-level communication skills
• Global mindset, with experience operating across multiple geographies and regulatory regimes

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, including financial planning & analysis (FP&A), accounting, controllership, treasury, tax, and financial reporting across legal entities and investment vehicles.
• Oversee financial back-office and administrative functions, including fund administration oversight, operations, procurement, and shared services, ensuring scale, efficiency, and strong vendor governance.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, providing forward-looking financial insights to support growth initiatives, product expansion, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive enterprise financial strategy, including long-range planning, budgeting, profitability analysis, and scenario modeling across asset classes and distribution channels.
• Lead regulatory, audit, and compliance support from a financial perspective, ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards applicable to asset managers.
• Own management reporting and performance measurement, delivering clear, actionable insights to the Management Committee and Board.
• Advance AI and data transformation initiatives within finance and operations, including automation, predictive analytics, real-time reporting, and AI-enabled decision support.
• Modernize finance and back-office technology platforms, partnering with Technology and Operations to implement scalable, cloud-based and AI-driven solutions.
• Oversee cost management and operating leverage, balancing investment in growth with disciplined expense governance.
• Support M&A, strategic partnerships, and new product launches, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition value realization.
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across functions.
• Act as a trusted interface with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, rating agencies, and key service providers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO
• Competitive benefits
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Formal mentorship program
• Live and online learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive