Director, Finance Process Excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Finance Process Excellence function to drive governance, internal control design, and finance transformation across the CAO organization
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Operations, Revenue, Procurement, and Legal to design and implement scalable financial processes and controls that support business growth
• Dive finance process and control workstreams for enterprise system implementations and automation initiatives, ensuring robust design, documentation, and operational readiness
• Own end-to-end governance of process documentation, including workflows, Risk and Control Matrices, and narratives aligned with evolving business processes
• Remediate control deficiencies by conducting root cause analysis, defining action plans, monitoring execution, and validating effectiveness in partnership with control owners
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying, standardizing, and automating financial processes using modern technologies including AI-enabled solutions
• Establish and maintain internal control policies, standards, and governance frameworks that ensure consistency and compliance across the organization
• Develop and manage governance structures for Finance Process Excellence initiatives, including prioritization, performance metrics, and executive reporting
• Present transformation progress, control health insights, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, internal audit, and external auditors
• Deliver targeted training and enablement across the organization to strengthen understanding of controls, compliance expectations, and evolving audit requirements

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, internal controls, SOX, audit, or finance transformation
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-level initiatives with significant organizational impact
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, SOX compliance, and risk management principles
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and timelines
• Experience supporting system implementations, process optimization, audit readiness, or operating model transformation
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience working effectively in globally distributed and remote team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving large-scale finance transformation or automation initiatives within complex organizations
• Familiarity with AI, data analytics, or digital tools applied to finance processes and controls
• Background working with enterprise financial systems and integrated business platforms
• Experience partnering with internal audit and external auditors in highly regulated environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth coverage
• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility treatments