Plusgrade

Finance Automation Director

Plusgrade

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERPETLFlux

About the role

  • Lead the roadmap: Manage and improve the architecture of financial systems (ERP, planning and reporting tools) to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transform processes: Support the technical re-engineering of workflows (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash) through rigorous automation.
  • Oversee data: Manage configuration, data modeling, ETL strategies, and the development of real-time financial dashboards.
  • Modernize frameworks: Establish a single source of truth to enable advanced analytics and machine learning.
  • Translate business needs: Work with finance teams to convert complex requirements into modern technical solutions.
  • Ensure governance: Define data quality standards, access management, and documentation to ensure compliance and control.
  • Act as a bridge: Connect Finance and Technology teams to prioritize projects and drive user adoption of tools.
  • Support internal controls: Contribute to the design and automation of controls (SOX, SOC, ITGC) to ensure efficient, documented execution.

Requirements

  • Leadership experience: Proven expertise in financial engineering/finance systems within high-growth technology organizations.
  • Platform expertise: Deep knowledge of platforms such as NetSuite or Adaptive (configuration, custom scripting, integrations).
  • Architectural skills: Comfortable with dimensional modeling, data governance, and financial reporting structures.
  • Operational proficiency: Ability to redesign accounting close and cash workflows to maximize automation.
  • Measurement mindset: Skilled at defining and communicating the ROI of technical transformations (reduced processing times, improved data quality).
  • Systems thinking: Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects and selecting integrated technology toolsets.
  • Excellent communication: Ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex change at the executive level.
Benefits
  • Employer-matched RRSP
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Flexible paid time off program
  • Travel experience allowance
  • Annual wellness credit
  • Allowance for office supplies / commuting
  • Remote work program
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Adventure Passport

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial systemsdata modelingETL strategiesautomationdimensional modelingdata governancefinancial reportingtechnical transformationsROI measurementworkflow redesign
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder influencechange managementcollaborationproject managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvinguser adoptionprocess improvement