New

Global Director - Finance

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Connecticut, Darien
Feb 02, 2026
Finance Global Director - Finance Job ID: 105171 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact As the Global Director of Finance Operations, Accounting & Payroll you will serve as the senior leader responsible for the firm's global Accounting and Payroll service operations, overseeing a ~400 FTE organization primarily out of our India shared services center. Your role combines enterprise stewardship with strategic leadership driving continuous improvement, evolving talent and capabilities, strengthening risk and control environments, and tech-enabling our Finance Operations operating model to support the firm's growth and increasing complexity. Collaborating closely across Finance (e.g. Controllership, Tax, Regional and Cell Finance, etc) and with key firm functions, including HR, Procurement, and Compliance, to ensure strong integration and effective end-to-end delivery, you will be a primary interface to senior stakeholders, providing clear executive communication on performance, risks, and priorities, and acting as a trusted thought partner on operational strategy and transformation. Operating in a highly complex, global environment, you will focus on elevating service performance through simplification, standardization, and automation; working in close collaboration with Controllership to evolve SOX-like risk and control standards; and building a strong, future-ready leadership bench across Accounting and Payroll. Day to day you will provide enterprise leadership and strategic direction for our firm's global Accounting and Payroll service lines, ensuring high-quality delivery at scale. This includes general accounting, payroll, expense reimbursement, accounts payable as well as other cross functional capabilities (e.g. audit, QA, data quality, etc). You'll serve as a senior interface to firm and functional leadership, managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving alignment on priorities, risks, and investments. You'll lead and develop the Accounting and Payroll service-line leaders, shaping a strong leadership bench, evolving capabilities, and building a future-ready talent model, whilst driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, advancing simplification, standardization, automation, and selective digital enablement You'll collaborate closely with Controllership to shape and strengthen SOX-like risk, control, and governance standards, including audit readiness and control evolution, and oversee operational reporting and analytics across core finance systems, enabling insight-driven performance management and risk oversight You'll oversee enterprise performance management for Finance Operations, ensuring clear metrics, transparency, and fact-based decision support, craft and deliver clear executive-level communications on service performance, transformation progress, risks, and trade-offs and also partner across Finance and firm functions to ensure effective integration and end-to-end process integrity. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred 15+ years of relevant experience leading global finance operations across diverse service lines in a shared services environment within a large, global organization (professional services industry preferred) Proven track record leading complex, global service operations and senior leaders in highly matrixed environments Demonstrated experience driving enterprise-scale improvement or transformation, including operating model evolution and capability building Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders on performance, risk, and strategic trade-offs Demonstrated ability to build and evolve leadership talent across large, distributed teams Brings rigor to governance and controls through effective partnership and influence with a strong understanding of risk, controls, and governance frameworks Executive leadership & presence: Trusted leader with the credibility to engage senior stakeholders and navigate complex issues Strategic and operational judgment: Balances service excellence, risk management, and long-term evolution People leadership & talent development: Builds, develops, and inspires high-performing global leadership teams Continuous improvement mindset: Drives simplification, automation, and measurable performance gains Clear, influential communication: Communicates complex topics concisely to enable informed decision making Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $287,000 - $383,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - RDF - Regional Director of Finance Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Jan 28 00:00:00 GMT 2026 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Global Director - Finance LinkedIn Function - Accounting / Auditing;General Business;Management LinkedIn Industry - Accounting;Legal Services;Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Director