Director, Finance Operations and System Optimization-(Hybrid)

What you'll be doing:
 

Strategy & Transformation:

•  Define and execute the roadmap for Workday, Adaptive, and finance systems, ensuring they support business growth and operational excellence.

• Lead finance transformation initiatives to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and eliminate manual work.

•  Champion the use of AI and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.

•  Lead cross-functional projects and other strategic initiatives as needed

Process Optimization & Automation:

• Drive automation across financial reporting, planning, allocations, and close processes to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability.

•  Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.

• Accelerate month-end and year-end close timelines through process redesign and system optimization.

Systems, Data & Analytics:

• Optimize Workday and Adaptive performance, adoption, and system capabilities.

• Develop self-service dashboards and analytics that empower leaders with real-time insights.

• Oversee system integrations and data governance to ensure accurate, reliable, and connected data across the organization.

• Establish enterprise data standards and reporting frameworks that support informed decision-making.
   

Stakeholder Partnership & Delivery:

• Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Payroll, Revenue Operations, and other teams to align system capabilities with business needs.

• Lead major system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring successful delivery and adoption.

• Manage strategic vendor relationships and serve as the key point of contact for critical partners.

Governance & Performance:

• Establish and maintain strong controls, governance practices, and compliance frameworks to support audit readiness.

• Monitor and report on key metrics related to system performance, automation, user adoption, and operational efficiency.

• Drive change management activities to ensure effective adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies

What you'll have:

• 10+ years of experience with Workday (HCM & Financials) and enterprise finance systems, including Adaptive Planning.

• Proven success leading large-scale finance systems implementations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of Finance, HRIS, Payroll, Workforce Planning, and Reporting & Analytics.

• Solid understanding of financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes.

• Experience improving and automating business processes through technology and systems optimization.

• Familiarity with AI, advanced analytics, or automation tools within enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of data management, system integrations, dashboards, and reporting solutions.

• Experience managing vendors and building strong external partnerships.

• Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and drive results.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial and operational drivers.

• A proactive, accountable, and results-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Salary range: $140,000-160,000 plus variable pay incentive 20%-30%

The salary represents the job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. 

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