Associate Director, Finance Systems - IT

Responsibilities

• SOX 404(b) Compliance & Internal Controls
• Administer and maintain the company's IT General Controls (ITGCs) across in-scope financial systems, implementing the ITGC framework, including logical access, change management, and computer operations controls across all in-scope financial systems.
• Lead all systems-related workstreams in support of the annual SOX 404(b) audit, coordinating directly with external auditors.
• Design and maintain control documentation, including risk and control matrices, narratives, and process flowcharts for all financially relevant systems.
• Implement remediation actions for IT control gaps and deficiencies as identified and directed by internal audit, and support internal audit's pre-fieldwork readiness process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the IT controls environment, escalating proposed changes to finance and accounting leadership for approval.
• ERP & Financial Systems Strategy
• Serve as the senior system owner for NetSuite, overseeing system architecture, configurations, workflows, roles, permissions, and release management.
• Define and execute the multi-year financial systems roadmap, identifying technology investments that support scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee evaluation, selection, and implementation of new financial technology platforms including revenue management, payment systems, FP&A tools, and HRIS integrations.
• Establish and enforce change management policies, including change request processes, UAT protocols, and go-live approval gates.
• Drive automation and process optimization initiatives across the finance and supply chain systems landscape.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
• Act as the strategic liaison between Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal and IT, ensuring system design and project delivery align with operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of Finance Systems analysts and administrators, setting clear goals, priorities, and professional development plans.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting on system health, project status, and risk exposure (systems availability, integration failures, project delivery).
• Manage vendor relationships for key finance technology providers, including contract negotiations and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working within a SOX Section 404(b)-compliant public company environment, with direct responsibility for IT General Controls or finance systems compliance.
• Demonstrated experience working at or directly with Big 4 audit firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) in a public company context—including leading control walkthroughs, providing audit evidence, and managing deliverable timelines.
• 6+ years of hands-on NetSuite and other Finance system administration experience, including complex configurations, workflow automation, role design, and integration management.
• Deep understanding of SOX ITGC domains: logical access, change management, computer operations, and their application across financially relevant systems.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end finance systems implementations and technology projects in a public company setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong command of financial operations, close processes, internal controls frameworks (COSO, COBIT), and audit methodologies.
• Experience with SOX-relevant systems including HRIS, equity management platforms, and related revenue recognition systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex controls and systems topics clearly to executive audiences and external auditors.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with a track record of delivering accurate, audit-quality documentation.

Nice-To-Haves

• CPA, CISA, or relevant systems/audit certification.
• Experience managing a transition from 404(a) to 404(b) compliance, including readiness assessments and external auditor onboarding.
• Familiarity with data integration and middleware tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato).
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or other enterprise HRIS platforms.
• Experience in a diagnostics, biotech, or healthcare company navigating financial and regulatory compliance.