[Remote] Director, Finance Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are currently seeking a Director, Finance Systems to join our IT team, responsible for the strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of the enterprise Finance Systems portfolio.ResponsibilitiesOwn the multi-year vision and roadmap across Finance Systems and FP&A Systems, aligning delivery to business priorities and capacityDrive annual planning, budget ownership for the Finance Systems orgLead and coach two managers and their IC teams; set clear outcomes, operating rhythms, and development plansBuild a culture of accountability, customer-centricity, strong controls, and continuous improvementScale the org as the company grows (headcount planning, hiring, leveling, capability building)Strategic and architectural owner of the core Finance platforms (NetSuite, Pigment, Coupa, Leapfin, FloQast, Avalara, Workiva, Stripe), ensuring platforms and integrations scale appropriately with business growth and audit requirementsEnsure platform health, scalability, release management, and vendor performancePartner with Finance teams to map existing manual processes to proactively identify and execute automation initiatives to streamline operations and reduce human errorSponsor AI/automation capabilities across the portfolioOwn end-to-end financial data flows and integrations between ERP, EPM, HRIS, CRM, billing, and analytics platformsEstablish reusable integration patterns, master data management, and reconciliation processes ensuring consistent “actuals vs. forecast” truthSet and enforce finance systems governance: access controls, segregation of duties, change management, ITGC/SOX controls, and evidence qualityLead SOX gap remediation and continuous control improvement across the portfolioEstablish SLAs, intake triage, and support models (ticketing, training, enablement)Improve user experience and company-wide adoption through documentation, and educationSkills8-10+ years in finance systems / enterprise applications / business systems, including 4+ years leading managers and multi-team orgsHands-on experience taking a company public or operating finance systems at a company that has recently gone public (IPO readiness, S-1, SOX scaling, first-year public close)Deep expertise in ERP ecosystems (Netsuite) and adjacent finance tools (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, revenue lifecycle, expense, close, tax, compliance, order-to-cash)Strong experience with EPM/FP&A platforms and planning processes (forecasting, budgeting, driver-based modeling, dashboards)Proven ability to design and govern integrations across ERP, EPM, HRIS, CRM, and billing/data platformsDemonstrated ownership of SOX/ITGC controls, change management, and experience partnering with (internal and external) auditors through rapid growth and changeTrack record of leading enterprise programs with executive stakeholders, clear ROI, and on-time deliveryBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance/Accounting, or equivalent practical experienceGrowth mindset when it comes to process improvement and new technologies, especially AIBenefitsCompetitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insuranceHybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Dublin and Sydney) to be in office minimum twice per week.$2000 annual counseling benefitRRSP matching and RESP contributionClioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 yearsIn addition, this role is eligible for variable pay that is based on company performance, with actual payout amounts calculated and paid on a quarterly basis.Company OverviewClio provides cloud-based legal practice management software, helping law firms manage cases, billing, and client relationships. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.clio.com.Company H1B SponsorshipClio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.