Hybrid Finance Automation Director

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About the role

  • Director of Finance Automation leading strategic direction and technical execution of finance data engineering at Plusgrade. Collaborating with internal teams to optimize finance systems and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the roadmap: Manage and improve the architecture of financial systems (ERP, planning and reporting tools) to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transform processes: Support the technical re-engineering of workflows (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash) through rigorous automation.
  • Oversee data: Manage configuration, data modeling, ETL strategies, and the development of real-time financial dashboards.
  • Modernize frameworks: Establish a single source of truth to enable advanced analytics and machine learning.
  • Translate business needs: Work with finance teams to convert complex requirements into modern technical solutions.
  • Ensure governance: Define data quality standards, access management, and documentation to ensure compliance and control.
  • Act as a bridge: Connect Finance and Technology teams to prioritize projects and drive user adoption of tools.
  • Support internal controls: Contribute to the design and automation of controls (SOX, SOC, ITGC) to ensure efficient, documented execution.

Requirements

  • Leadership experience: Proven expertise in financial engineering/finance systems within high-growth technology organizations.
  • Platform expertise: Deep knowledge of platforms such as NetSuite or Adaptive (configuration, custom scripting, integrations).
  • Architectural skills: Comfortable with dimensional modeling, data governance, and financial reporting structures.
  • Operational proficiency: Ability to redesign accounting close and cash workflows to maximize automation.
  • Measurement mindset: Skilled at defining and communicating the ROI of technical transformations (reduced processing times, improved data quality).
  • Systems thinking: Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects and selecting integrated technology toolsets.
  • Excellent communication: Ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex change at the executive level.

Benefits

  • Employer-matched RRSP
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Flexible paid time off program
  • Travel experience allowance
  • Annual wellness credit
  • Allowance for office supplies / commuting
  • Remote work program
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Adventure Passport

Job title

Finance Automation Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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