Job Summary

Finance Director to lead strategic initiatives that modernize and scale Finance processes. While the initial focus will be Order-to-Cash end-to-end process transformation, this role carries a broader Finance Transformation mandate, driving optimization across core finance processes and leading high-impact strategic projects such as M&A integration.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong project leadership, deep finance and accounting process knowledge, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Depending on scope, the role may include working with the Finance PMO to deliver the critical finance process transformation initiatives, or building a small internal team and/or managing third-party consultants.

** This is a hybrid role requiring in office expectations of 3x a week. Only candidates in commutable distance to our San Jose, CA or Raleigh, NC office will be considered. **

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transformation of core Finance processes including Order-to-Cash, and other core Finance processes, by defining future-state processes, controls, operating models, and business requirements that improve scalability, efficiency, compliance, and business outcomes. 
• Lead Integration Management Office efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives, establishing governance, coordinating cross-functional execution, managing risks and dependencies, and driving achievement of transaction objectives.
• Partner with Finance leadership and the Finance AI COE, Finance PMO, and other stakeholders to define future-state processes, data, technology, and AI capabilities that advance the Finance transformation roadmap. 
• Partner with Finance process owners and stakeholders to strengthen data analytics and reporting capabilities in support of Finance transformation objectives.
• Define, manage, and communicate transformation success metrics, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes through value realization, process improvement, and sustained adoption.

Skills and Education

• Deep expertise in Finance and Accounting processes, including experience with Order-to-Cash and related systems (Oracle ERP, CPQ, billing platforms).
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale finance transformation programs and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing business cases, defining success metrics, and driving value realization.
• Strong understanding of finance systems, data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled process improvement.
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale projects and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with senior leadership; ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate ambiguity into structured plans.
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools and advanced analytics.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and effective control frameworks.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• CPA certification a plus.