Director of Financial Applications - remote

Director of Financial Applications remote for global law firm. This is a leadership role regarding firmwide financial systems, applications, and technology-driven transformation initiatives. Candidate must work East Coast or Central hours. This role leads architecture, governance, and improvement of finance and accounting technology. This role drives system modernization, process optimization, automation, and data integrity across financial platforms. Collaborating with firm leadership in Finance/Accounting, IT partners, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role heads a portfolio of initiatives, manages a team of systems professionals, and delivers solutions supporting operational/strategic priorities. Duties: Strategic advisor to the CFO and Finance & Accounting leadership, steering modernization of financial systems, reporting, and technology capabilities. Lead systems transformation strategy, including roadmap development, prioritization of initiatives, and execution of technology programs. Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and OKRs to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. Maintain documentation and governance artifacts such as process maps, requirements documentation, functional designs, and testing plans to support accountability and audit readiness. Oversee Finance & Accounting systems and platforms, ensuring operational reliability, data integrity, internal controls compliance, and alignment with cybersecurity standards. Liaison between Finance & Accounting, IT, and external vendors. Evaluate and implement automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Manage technology-related budget. Define operational performance and adoption metrics. Lead training programs and change management efforts. Travel occasionally to support firm initiatives. Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Must have at least ten years of experience in systems implementation, business analysis, project management, process improvement, or product ownership supporting finance or accounting operations in a large law firm. Proven success translating business requirements into technical solutions. Knowledge of financial and ERP systems, including experience with Aderant Expert or similar platforms. Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, and reporting tools used for governance, metrics tracking, and decision support. Technical proficiency including relational database design, T-SQL, Excel formulas, Power Query, and Python. Familiarity with BI and cube reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Litera Foundation Finance/BigSquare, Microsoft Analysis Services, or similar platforms. Experience with budgeting/forecasting platforms such as BigHand Intellistat or similar. Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, and collaboration and project management tools such as MS Project and SharePoint. Knowledge of data governance frameworks, internal controls, and cybersecurity best practices relevant to financial systems. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proven leadership and change management experience. Strong financial acumen and experience working with financial data, budgets, and reporting in professional services environments. PMP certification or project management credential preferred. Salary range is $235k - $265k commensurate with experience and depending on location.