Director, Finance Systems

Full-time - Senior

Madison, WI

Publishing Industries

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Finance Applications to lead and develop a high-performing team supporting critical financial applications and processes across Quote to Cash, Record to Report, and Procure to Pay areas. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling teams, collaborating across geographies, and driving scalable processes that align with key business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop IT teams supporting financial applications, including Quote to Cash, Record to Report, and Procure to Pay areas.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across geographically distributed teams.
• Partner with business leaders to design and implement scalable and efficient financial processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations and align with company growth.
• Act as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders, aligning technology solutions with company goals and objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support key company initiatives and decision-making.
• Ensure the seamless operation, integration, and enhancement of financial applications to meet evolving business needs.
• Oversee compliance, security, and best practices in financial system management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in finance systems, operations, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Strong expertise with financial applications such as Zuora, Avalara, NetSuite, Adaptive, Blackline, Cforia, Ceilgo, Coupa, and Expensify.
• Proven experience building and developing high-performing, globally distributed teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving scalability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with Agile frameworks.
• Experience driving an ERP re-platform is preferred.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $166,000.00-$248,000.00
• Eligibility for bonus, benefits, or related incentives
• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility to work remotely for part of the week
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration in the office