Vice President, Financial Shared Services & Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Financial Shared Services functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for financial systems, optimizing automation, integration, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance leadership to enhance financial system capabilities, including ERP platforms and automation tools.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, tax regulations, and corporate financial policies.
• Oversee financial data governance, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.
• Manage vendor relationships for financial software and outsourced financial services.
• Lead a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and system integrations, ensuring smooth financial transitions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of financial shared services.
• Partner with senior leadership to align financial systems strategy with broader business goals.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualification & Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial controls.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead and manage teams to achieve company objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in financial shared services, financial systems management, or corporate finance leadership.
• Extensive experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) and financial process automation.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in managing large teams and cross-functional initiatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays