Location: Chicago, IL
Work arrangement: Onsite
Work type: Full-time
Compensation: $164600 – 288000 USD/yr
Location: Chicago, IL
The role involves working closely with Finance leadership, Regulatory stakeholders, and Technology teams across the enterprise to modernize and operate critical Finance platforms. Key areas of responsibility include Financial Planning & Forecasting, Accounting Rules Engine (ARE), Subledger and General Ledger platforms, Regulatory Reporting (including FR2052a), and Finance Data & Controls enablement. The Director will ensure strong alignment between Finance strategy and technology execution, while driving platform modernization, delivery excellence, and high performing teams.
Scope of Accountability
Primary Platforms & Capabilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting platforms
Accounting Rules Engine (ARE) and subledger capabilities
General Ledger integrations and close enablement
Regulatory and liquidity reporting platforms (including FR2052a)
Finance data lineage, controls, and reconciliation enablement
Stakeholder Coverage
Finance (Controller, CFO org, Planning & Treasury)
Risk & Regulatory partners
Corporate Technology & Data platforms
External vendors and strategic partners
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Transformation
Define and execute the Finance Technology strategy and roadmap, aligned to Finance modernization and regulatory priorities.
Lead enterprise scale Finance transformation initiatives, including accounting engine modernization, platform consolidation, and data standardization.
Delivery & Platform Ownership
Own end to end delivery, stability, and evolution of Finance platforms across Planning, ARE, GL, and Regulatory Reporting.
Ensure platforms meet regulatory, audit, SOX, and operational resilience expectations, with strong controls and traceability.
Business Partnership
Partner with Finance and Treasury leadership to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions.
Provide clear executive level visibility into risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.
Engineering & Operating Model
Lead and develop high performing global engineering and product teams.
Drive disciplined execution across Agile delivery, release management, and incident response.
Reduce key person risk and improve sustainability through talent development and succession planning.
Vendor & Financial Management
Govern strategic vendors and platform providers, ensuring delivery quality, cost discipline, and roadmap alignment.
Optimize technology spend while improving platform reliability and capability depth.
Success Measures
Reliable, well controlled Finance and Regulatory reporting outcomes
Measurable progress in Finance platform modernization
Improved data quality, reconciliation, and audit confidence
Predictable delivery and reduced operational risk
Strong leadership bench and sustainable global operating model
Required Experience & Profile
Senior technology leadership experience within Finance, Accounting, or Regulatory platforms in a regulated financial services environment.
Strong technical foundation with prior hands on engineering or architecture experience.
Deep understanding of finance data flows, accounting processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proven ability to lead complex, multi stakeholder transformation programs.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Strong leadership experience across technology, people, and processes within Finance and Accounting domains.
Hands on experience delivering Finance technology solutions supporting:
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Accounting Rules Engines / Subledger platforms
General Ledger integrations
Regulatory and liquidity reporting (e.g., FR2052a)
Deep understanding of finance and accounting data flows, controls, reconciliation, and data lineage.
Proven experience modernizing or operating large scale Finance platforms in a regulated financial services environment.
Strong technical background with hands on development, architecture, or platform engineering experience earlier in career.
Expertise in vendor management and strategic partnerships, including delivery governance and cost management.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and mature global technology teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior Finance, Risk, and Technology stakeholders.
Education
A College or University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Systems, or equivalent relevant work experience is required.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment based visa).
Compensation: $164600 – 288000 USD/yr