Head of Business Operations & Finance

About the Role 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.

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

Experienced in financial reporting, fund operations, budgeting, treasury management, and cash flow planning

Effective at collaborating across teams and managing external partners and service providers

Excited to build and refine infrastructure within a growing mission-driven investment firm

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

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field

• 5–10+ 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
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• The Director will also be eligible for an annual bonus and potential long-term incentive participation.

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

Please send a copy of your resume and statement of interest to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line “Director of Finance & Operations.” 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 encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or gender identity.