VP of Finance Transformation at GoodLeap overseeing accounting processes and systems. Driving finance transformation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting and controls.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and functional ownership across the Accounting Control and Accounting Operations teams to optimize and scale transactional accounting workflows, general ledger control, and financial close and reporting processes
Lead the post–go-live stabilization and ongoing optimization of Workday, overseeing and developing the Workday System Administrator as a core resource and business partner
Embed accounting logic, controls, and validation rules into systems and data pipelines to reduce manual effort and risk
Partner with Technology & Data teams on integrations, data integrity, and change management controls
Explore and leverage AI technologies, as they evolve, to enable more efficient and effective processes while maintaining strong oversight and controls
Drive adoption of best practices to support long-term system health and scalability and improve reporting capabilities for finance executives and business partners
Partner with Product, Engineering, Data and Business teams to support new products, revenue streams, and business models from concept through launch and scale
Serve as the accounting representative in cross-functional growth initiatives to ensure accounting and reporting requirements are embedded early and scale effectively
Oversee external financial reporting, including GAAP financial statements and required regulatory, lender, and investor reporting
Support audit readiness and the implementation of new accounting standards, as applicable
Act as a change agent, driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across people, processes and technology
Develop team members supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, systems, and transformation initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
CPA license required
Experience with ERP implementation/optimization projects
Combined Big 4 public accounting and fintech, financial services or other complex regulated industry experience preferred
Demonstrated experience in accounting operations and financial close and reporting processes
Major hands-on ERP project experience (design, build and optimization); Workday familiarity is a plus
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting requirements
Outstanding project & change management skills: Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, balance multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously, and motivate stakeholders to collaborate
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders to influence business outcomes beyond the accounting function, as well as externally with auditors and users of financial reports
Entrepreneurial mindset: Self-motivated and eager to identify efficiencies, be hands-on to implement improvements, and champion change
Exceptional organization, keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent written communication skills including production of clear and concise process documentation.
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