Chief Operating Officer (COO), Equipment Finance

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across its equipment finance business. The COO will oversee day-to-day operations and lead accounting, tax, pricing, technology, governance, controls, and business transformation. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, improving workflows and service quality, and overseeing the modernization of business systems. The role also involves developing multidisciplinary teams and partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to advance growth, risk management, and operational performance. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, along with at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in equipment finance, commercial finance, banking, leasing, or related financial services. Deep expertise in lease and loan accounting, pricing, financial controls, operational management, U.S. GAAP, tax compliance, and internal control frameworks is required. Applicants should have a record of leading major system implementations and transformation initiatives, and experience managing teams across finance, tax, technology, pricing, and operations. A CPA, CMA, CIA, or comparable designation and an MBA or related graduate degree are preferred.