Director of Finance Software Engineering

UKG

About The Position

The Director of Finance Software Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise finance systems strategy. This role owns the design, delivery, and optimization of large-scale finance platforms—primarily ERP and adjacent digital finance solutions—while partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Revenue Operations. The role leads global engineering teams, drives transformation programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers measurable business outcomes through automation, analytics, and platform modernization.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in enterprise finance systems and software engineering leadership
Deep expertise in ERP platforms like D365 or SAP S4 and digital finance transformation
Proven track record leading large global teams and multimillion-dollar programs
Strong understanding of core finance processes (R2R, O2C, P2P, Treasury, Reporting, Intercompany)
Experience delivering automation, integrations, and data-driven finance solutions
Demonstrated success partnering with Finance, Accounting, and executive leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML-enabled finance solutions and advanced automation
Background in public company environments with strong regulatory requirements
Experience scaling offshore or global delivery centers

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Finance Technology and ERP roadmap, aligning system architecture to CFO priorities and enterprise strategy
Serve as a primary technology partner to Finance leadership, translating business requirements into scalable, secure software solutions
Lead and mentor global engineering teams across onshore and offshore delivery models
Establish delivery standards, operating rhythms, and governance for large, multi-year transformation programs
Own end-to-end Finance systems architecture, including Record-to-Report,Treasury and Asset Accounting.
Lead ERP upgrades, and optimizations, including greenfield and global template rollouts
Oversee integration of ERP with e-commerce platforms, payment providers, banking systems, and third-party finance tools
Drive adoption of modern reporting, consolidation, and analytics capabilities
Deliver enterprise-scale digital finance programs with accountability for scope, timeline, quality, and outcomes
Apply Agile and hybrid delivery models to complex finance transformations
Lead automation and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings (e.g., cash application, reconciliations, credit risk)
Manage data migration, testing strategies, UAT coordination, and production readiness
Ensure systems and processes support SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness
Enable compliance with GAAP, IFRS, ASC 606, IFRS 15, and global tax regulations
Partner with Finance and Audit teams to embed controls into system design
Own strategic relationships with ERP vendors and third-party providers, including contract negotiation and performance management
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Security, Data, and Business Operations leaders
Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, providing clarity on risks, tradeoffs, and value realization
Champion automation, AI/ML-enabled tooling, and rules-based workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle times.
Improve data quality, reconciliation accuracy, and financial close efficiency.
Increase automation coverage across finance and O2C processes while reducing operational risk.
Build and sustain a strong mentorship culture, developing senior leaders and succession pipelines.
Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable engineering culture across global teams.
Coach leaders on execution rigor, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.