Director of Finance & Accounting

Job Description
Job Description
Marquette was founded in 1986 with the sole objective of providing investment consulting at the highest caliber of service. Our expertise is grounded in our commitment to client service — our team aims to be a trusted partner and as fiduciaries, our clients’ interests and objectives are at the center of everything we do. Our approach brings together the real-world experience of our people and our dedication to creativity and critical thinking in order to empower our clients to meet their goals.

The Director of Finance & Accounting will lead all financial and accounting functions at Marquette. This position will be responsible for managing the firm’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth. The Director of Finance & Accounting will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s financial strategy.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Develop and execute financial strategies in alignment with the firm’s long-term goals and objectives
Provide leadership and expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, financial systems, strategic financial planning and problem solving
Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including consolidation and reporting for multiple entities
Prepare shareholder and Board reports and deliver actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders
Lead financial due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships
Manage the firm’s cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs and investment activities
Oversee treasury functions including cash forecasting, investment management, and banking relationships
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) required
10+ years of experience in a management role in finance or accounting
Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, KPI development and reporting
Expertise in financial software and systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, investment management software, O365); ability to leverage AI to promote efficiency
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

Top tier healthcare coverage
100% paid premium for disability and employee life insurance coverage
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA options
Company 401K contribution
Hybrid work policy
Paid time off & 15+ holidays
Summer hours
Enhanced employee assistance program
Volunteer opportunities
Tuition and education reimbursement
Company-wide events
Marquette Associates is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.