Director, Financial Systems

TITLE: Director, Financial Systems (Disbursements)
REPORTS TO: VP Finance & Controller
TYPE: Full-time/Direct Hire
LOCATION: Washington DC
HYBRID: Onsite in DC office 3 days/week
 
*NO THIRD PARTIES*
 
Client will consider out-of-state candidates who are willing to relocate and work hybrid in their Washington, DC office.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
The Director, Financial Systems oversees the operational and strategic activities of Financial Systems, Payroll, and Accounts Payable (AP). The Director is responsible for providing leadership by managing multiple functions and operational processes along with providing strategic support and analysis. In this key role, this individual will direct all systems, transactions and operational activities which include accounts payable, travel and expense program, corporate card program, payroll, and time and attendance system.
 
The Director will lead a team of 10 through two direct reports (Associate Director, Payroll and Associate Director, Accounts Payable).
 
The successful candidate will be a driver of transformation and manage change initiatives to ensure successful implementation. The Director will provide oversight to managers on day-to-day operations to support the business strategies ensuring continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.

The Director will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing disbursement policies and procedures. The Director will have strong experience in working collaboratively and effectively with widely diverse constituent groups, including volunteer leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or related degree; MBA/CPA a plus.
• Minimum of ten years of experience with at least eight years’ in a leadership role. Non-profit or university accounting experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of procure-to-pay, including travel and expense.
• Extensive experience in designing new processes and integrating technology to provide services in finance, accounts payable, payroll and display measurable improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop people.
• Strong project management skills and change management skills.
• Experienced with audits, internal controls, large financial systems (Hyperion and Peoplesoft preferred or similar), and processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter and strong desire to achieve results efficiently in a dynamic environment, and is passionate about quality, results, and progress.

Last updated on Nov 15, 2023