Finance Transformation Senior Manager

Overview

This role involves leading the finance transformation efforts by managing and optimizing the global financial technology ecosystem. The position requires ensuring seamless integration and data integrity across core platforms such as ERP (NetSuite), Procure-to-Pay (Coupa, Navan), and specialized finance tools (FloQast, Workday, Equity Edge, Salesforce, ZoneBilling, Papaya Global). The Finance Transformation Senior Manager will act as a liaison between finance and IT teams to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and drive operational efficiencies. Familiarity with modern Generative AI technologies like Claude Cowork, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, and GenAI API is also important.

Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of finance workflows by transitioning manual processes into AI-augmented solutions using GenAI APIs and vibe coding to automate complex accounting tasks.
• Oversee administration and optimization of accounting systems including NetSuite, Workday, Equity Edge, FloQast, Coupa, Navan, Salesforce, ZoneBilling, Papaya Global, and others.
• Own the Finance Transformation roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to set objectives and communicate progress on system implementations, upgrades, and transformation projects.
• Work closely with finance stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into system enhancements and process improvements.
• Serve as the primary contact between finance and IT teams to ensure alignment on system upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Build GenAI-powered automations to streamline complex accounting and finance tasks.
• Develop and implement best practices for system usage, data integrity, and compliance with accounting standards, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Lead end-to-end system implementations and upgrades, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Focus on initiatives that improve reporting capabilities, including management dashboards, metrics, and process improvements.
• Design and deliver training to finance users on system functionalities, new features, and AI literacy, coaching on tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and vibe coding.
• Assist in regular system audits and assessments to identify automation opportunities, efficiency gains, and cost savings.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements in accounting systems and recommend continuous improvement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CISA) is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing and optimizing accounting systems such as NetSuite, Workday, Equity Edge, FloQast, Coupa, Navan, Salesforce, ZoneBilling, Papaya Global in a corporate finance environment.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience building or deploying GenAI-powered automations for accounting and finance is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and controls with the ability to translate business needs into system requirements.
• Experience in project management, including system implementations and upgrades.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on driving process improvements and system efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $144,800 to $199,000 USD (varies by candidate location; specific ranges provided during recruiting process).
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), commuter benefits, health and dependent FSAs.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Gender-neutral parental leave.
• Paid company holidays and sick time.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Gym membership and cell phone reimbursements.
• Company-sponsored events such as happy hours and team-building activities.

Location

This is a U.S.-based role with salary and benefits adjusted according to the candidate's location.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Discrimination based on legally protected characteristics is prohibited. The organization participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S.-based roles.