Senior Director, Financial Systems & Solutions

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Financial Systems and Solutions to lead the transformation, optimization, and support of our financial systems and processes for a fast-paced public technology marketplace. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), you will own the strategy, execution, and oversight of our comprehensive financial systems portfolio.

This is a pivotal role to ensure the seamless integration and performance of tools such as Oracle, Financial Data Platform, Financial Accounting Hub (FAH), BI/analytics platforms (Mode, Power BI, etc.), FloQast, Klarity, Alteryx, and other systems. Your leadership will directly impact the efficiency, scalability, and innovation of financial reporting and operations, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve by leveraging AI and automation to optimize our tools and processes.

About the Job

The Senior Director of Financial Systems and Solutions will bring expertise at the intersection of accounting, finance, and technology, providing strategic direction for the enhancement and management of our systems infrastructure. You will help drive system implementations and improvements, support data-driven decision-making, and enable integration between financial and operational processes. Collaborating with accounting, finance, IT, Eng, and data teams, your primary goal is to streamline workflows and maximize system efficiency in support of our growing business needs.

This leadership role also requires a forward-thinking approach, embracing AI-driven solutions and automation to revolutionize how we manage financial data and processes.

• Systems Leadership and Strategy:
• Oversee the architecture, management, and optimization of financial systems, including Oracle, FAH, BI/analytics tools (e.g., Mode, Power BI), FloQast, Klarity, Alteryx, and related platforms.
• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap to enhance financial systems and processes in alignment with company objectives.
• Partner with IT and finance teams to ensure scalability and reliability of financial systems as the company grows.
• Process and Systems Optimization:
• Lead initiatives to improve finance and accounting processes through automation and advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend/implement integrations, enhancements, and new tools as needed to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure that systems are optimized for financial reporting, analytics, compliance, and operational workflows.
• Collaboration Across Teams:
• Act as the primary liaison between Accounting/Finance and IT/Data teams to integrate and align on system priorities and projects.
• Collaborate with business functions to ensure all teams (finance, analytics, operations) have access to accurate and timely financial data for decision-making.
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