Chief Financial Officer (cfo)

American Century Proprietary Holdings Inc

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Competitive compensation pyckage; bonus plan inclu...
Hybrid
15+ years financial leadership experience
Deep understanding of asset management economics
Proven cfo or senior finance leadership role
American Century Investments is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive financial leadership experience, particularly in asset management, and have a strategic mindset to drive data-driven decision-making and operational enhancements

Job Summary

  • The CFO will partner closely with the CEO and CIO to shape and execute the firm's next phase of growth while overseeing a complex, multi-product asset management platform with approximately $325 billion in assets under management.
  • A critical focus of this role involves advancing financial, data, and operational capabilities through the thoughtful adoption of AI-enabled tools to enhance transparency, agility, and competitive advantage.
  • American Century Investments directs 40% of its dividends annually to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, reflecting a unique mission where better client performance directly supports breakthrough medical research.

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American Century Investments is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive financial leadership experience, particularly in asset management, and have a strategic mindset to drive data-driven decision-making and operational enhancements.

Salary

Competitive compensation package; Bonus plan included; Generous PTO, 401k with 5% match plus discretionary contribution, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years financial leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of asset management economics
  • Proven CFO or senior finance leadership role
  • Experience leading AI-enabled transformation
  • Strong strategic orientation in regulated environments

Nice-to-have

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience with multi-asset global platforms
  • Direct involvement in enterprise-wide digital transformation
  • Strong executive presence and Board-level communication
  • Global mindset across multiple geographies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, regulated environments

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