Director, Finance Systems Strategy – Transformation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the principal leader for transformation across Finance's front-, middle-, and back-office functions.

• Oversee and sustain the multi-year Finance Transformation roadmap that supports AI and automation initiatives.

• Manage intricate cross-functional programs and projects from their inception to hypercare.

• Collaborate with process engineers to pinpoint enhancements, minimize manual tasks and cycle durations, and re-engineer finance operations.

• Convert the challenges and strategic goals of Finance leaders into practical technology solutions.

• Assess build-versus-buy options within Finance domains.

• Establish target operating models, align solution design, and guarantee acceptance among Finance leads.

• Work together on data governance, master data management, and data quality benchmarks.

• Spearhead AI initiatives, including agentic Finance use cases, predictive forecasting, intelligent document processing, anomaly detection, and automated reconciliations.

• Ensure governance, explainability, and control frameworks for AI and automation solutions.

• Design the Finance technology stack for scalability, integration, and resilience.

• Conduct vendor evaluations, RFPs, and assessments for new Finance platforms.

• Manage strategic vendor relationships and realize value from them.

• Collaborate with architecture, integration, and security teams on standards, data protection, and compliance measures.

• Lead communications with stakeholders, executive updates, and steering committee meetings.

• Define and monitor KPIs and benefit realization metrics.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to 1–3 direct reports.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Profound understanding of Finance operations across front-, middle-, and back-office domains.

• Robust knowledge of AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, agentic AI, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) applied within Finance.

• Capability to architect and advance enterprise Finance technology stacks and data architectures.

• Experience in fostering partnerships with Finance, IT, Data, and business process leaders.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technology and data concepts for executive audiences.

• Strategic mindset with systems-thinking and architectural skills.

• Strong program leadership experience with measurable outcomes in large, complex initiatives.

• Focus on governance, data quality, controls, and auditability.

• Comfort operating within a global, matrixed organization.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort in managing ambiguity.

• Over 10 years of experience in finance transformation, finance systems, or enterprise technology leadership roles.

• Proven track record in advancing finance technology stacks and data architectures for AI and automation.

• Practical experience with core finance platforms like NetSuite, Certinia, or Concur.

• Experience in leading process re-engineering efforts with process engineers and Finance operations.

• Understanding of data governance, master data management, data warehouses, lakehouses, and integration patterns.

• Experience in evaluating, selecting, and implementing AI-enabled and agentic Finance solutions.

• Proficient in developing business requirements and delivering technology solutions across various Finance domains.

• Strong project management, communication, and executive presentation skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and act as a design authority.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package based on location.

• Transparent compensation and pay equity.

• Salary details discussed during the interview process.