Dir-Finance Transformation, Data & Systems Management (Hybrid--Richmond, VA)

About the role

This position serves as a strategic advisor and partner to the CFO organization’s leadership team. The role is responsible for defining and executing the strategy for finance technology platforms, data architecture, and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and implementation of the CFO organization’s future-state finance systems and data architecture
• Define and execute a multi-year roadmap for finance platforms, data infrastructure, and reporting capabilities
• Develop and govern a scalable ‘Single Source of Truth’ (SSoT) for finance data across systems and reporting
• Establish strong data governance, data quality, and lineage frameworks in partnership with enterprise data teams
• Lead identification, prioritization, and execution of finance transformation initiatives (automation, close optimization, reporting modernization)
• Manage the Finance Systems and Data Center of Excellence, ensuring effective support and continuous improvement
• Partner with Technology and Business Intelligence teams to align finance systems and data strategy with enterprise architecture
• Develop and maintain a robust controls and governance framework, ensuring SOX compliance and disciplined change management
• Lead cross-functional programs and projects supporting CFO organization priorities and enterprise initiatives
• Serve as the crisis management coordinator for finance systems and data incidents
• Develop and present executive-level dashboards, strategy updates, and transformation progress to senior leadership
• Drive continuous process improvement across the CFO organization, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation

Requirements

Position Accountabilities

Drive the design and implementation of the CFO organization’s future-state finance systems and data architecture

Define and execute a multi-year roadmap for finance platforms, data infrastructure, and reporting capabilities

Develop and govern a scalable ‘Single Source of Truth’ (SSoT) for finance data across systems and reporting

Establish strong data governance, data quality, and lineage frameworks in partnership with enterprise data teams

Lead identification, prioritization, and execution of finance transformation initiatives (automation, close optimization, reporting modernization)

Manage the Finance Systems and Data Center of Excellence, ensuring effective support and continuous improvement

Partner with Technology and Business Intelligence teams to align finance systems and data strategy with enterprise architecture

Develop and maintain a robust controls and governance framework, ensuring SOX compliance and disciplined change management

Lead cross-functional programs and projects supporting CFO organization priorities and enterprise initiatives

Serve as the crisis management coordinator for finance systems and data incidents

Develop and present executive-level dashboards, strategy updates, and transformation progress to senior leadership

Drive continuous process improvement across the CFO organization, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CPA preferred
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting with demonstrated leadership or managerial experience
• Banking experience preferred
• Process improvement certification preferred
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Skills

• Strong understanding of core finance processes including close, consolidation, FP&A, and regulatory reporting
• Experience with finance systems (ERP, planning tools, reporting platforms) and data environments
• Knowledge of data architecture concepts including data modeling, governance, and integration
• Ability to define strategic direction and translate into actionable initiatives
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex concepts in business-friendly language
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment