Director, Finance Business Systems - Philadelphia

Emburse • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise.

Emburse is transforming how organizations manage and spend money, and we’re looking for a Director of Finance Systems to help scale our financial operations through best-in-class technology, automation, and governance.

This role is ideal for a “Swiss Army Knife” finance systems leader—someone who blends product thinking, operational finance expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and hands-on execution. You’ll serve as the strategic bridge between Finance and Technology, owning Emburse’s core finance platforms—most notably NetSuite and BillingPlatform—and enabling Finance to operate efficiently, accurately, and at scale.

Note: This is a systems and operations leadership role—not an FP&A role. Additionally, this is a Hybrid role with expectation of 3 days a week in office in the Philadelphia area once an office is established.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance systems, enterprise systems, or business systems leadership within a SaaS or high-growth technology company
• Deep, hands-on NetSuite experience (this is critical), including ownership of core accounting and operational finance workflows
• Strong experience with SaaS billing, usage-based or subscription models, and revenue recognition systems (BillingPlatform experience a plus)
• A proven “hit-the-ground-running” mindset with the ability to quickly assess systems, identify gaps, and drive improvements
• A natural Swiss Army Knife skill set: product management instincts, agile/scrum delivery experience, and strong stakeholder engagement
• An operational finance mindset—you think like Accounting and Revenue teams and understand what Finance needs to operate effectively
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives between Finance and Technology with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with SOX, audit readiness, and finance controls in public or pre-public companies
• Strong communication skills and a proactive leadership style
• Experience building and mentoring teams in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Act as product owner for Emburse’s finance systems, with deep ownership of NetSuite and BillingPlatform, including roadmap, prioritization, optimization, and day-to-day system health
• Bring a strong product and delivery mindset, leveraging agile and scrum-style practices to drive predictable execution and continuous improvement
• Lead the design and ongoing optimization of Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Revenue Recognition processes in a SaaS environment
• Partner closely with Accounting, Revenue Operations, and Finance leadership to ensure systems support how Finance actually works—not just how systems are designed
• Drive automation and integrations that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and accelerate close cycles
• Ensure system configurations and workflows align with GAAP, SOX, and audit requirements, with a focus on operational rigor
• Serve as a proactive, highly visible communicator across Finance, IT, Business Systems, and Data teams
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical delivery teams and external partners
• Manage system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades with a bias toward hands-on execution
• Define and monitor KPIs related to system stability, data quality, and finance process automation
• Provide clear status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to executive stakeholders
• Build and lead a high-performing team of program managers, business analysts, and systems professionals

Benefits

• A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize their finance operations.
• A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real- world challenges.
• A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success.
• A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making for businesses everywhere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed