Director, Enterprise Systems

Cypress Creek Energy; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Wellness stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Phone Bill Reimbursement

Company Swag

Job summary

Cypress Creek Energy is seeking a Director of Enterprise Systems to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing operation of our business application platforms, including NetSuite and HRIS ecosystems. You will bridge IT with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and HR to ensure data integrity, close processes, and accurate reporting.

This senior role requires hands-on system ownership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to coordinate internal and external resources, including implementation partners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance, or related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading enterprise systems, with significant time supporting Accounting, FP&A, and HR functions.
• Hands-on, production-grade experience owning NetSuite (or an equivalent enterprise ERP), including configuration, integrations, and release management.
• Deep understanding of the financial close, financial reporting, and the systems that support both.
• Experience with HRIS platforms covering payroll, expense, travel, and performance management.
• Demonstrated track record managing a team of system owners or system administrators.
• Experience managing external implementation partners and managed-service providers, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong executive presence — proven ability to present clearly to senior leadership and to facilitate decisions across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience operating in a control-conscious environment (SOX, audit, or equivalent).
• Ability to work from the Durham, NC or Washington, DC office three days per week.
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Responsibilities

• ERP & Enterprise Platform Ownership: NetSuite ownership and integrations; HRIS portfolio ownership; roadmaps and upgrades.
• Business Partnership: FP&A, Tax, HR alignment and forecasting support.
• Team Leadership & Resource Management: Lead system owners; manage external partners; cross-functional teams.
• Governance, Controls & Communication: SOX controls, audit readiness, clear documentation and reporting.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

SOX/compliance awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance, or related field

Certifications (NetSuite Administrator / SuiteFoundation, PMP)

Tools

NetSuite

Rillion

HRIS

Job description

The Company

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.

At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build.

That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career.

Overview

The Director of Enterprise Systems leads the strategy, delivery, and ongoing operation of the business application platforms that run Cypress Creek Energy's back office. The role owns the ERP and HRIS ecosystems end to end — including NetSuite,Rillion, payroll, expense, travel, and performance management — and is the connective tissue between IT and the Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and HR functions that depend on them.

This is a senior leadership role that combines hands-on systems judgment with the executive presence to manage a team, set roadmaps with finance and HR leadership, and represent enterprise systems to internal stakeholders, auditors, and external partners. The Director leads a team of dedicated system owners and coordinates internal and external resources, including implementation partners and managed-service providers.

Responsibilities

ERP & Enterprise Platform Ownership

• NetSuite ownership:Own NetSuite as the company'ssystem of record— includingconfigurationgovernance, release management, integrations, and platform health. Ensure the system supportsan efficientclose andaccuratereporting.
• AP andprocure-to-pay:OverseeRillionand the broader AP / P2P toolchain. Drive automation, controls, and a clean user experience for the business.
• HRIS portfolio:Own the HRIS ecosystem covering payroll, expense, travel, performance management, and related systems. Ensure platforms are integrated, well-supported, and alignedtoHR's operating model.
• Roadmap & investment planning:Maintaina multi-year roadmap for enterprise systems. Prioritize investments, retire technical debt, andtimemajor upgrades or replacements with business cycles.
• Integrations & data flow:Govern integrations between ERP, HRIS, banking, treasury, project finance, and operational systems. Make sure data flows are reliable, auditable, and well-documented.

Business Partnership

• Accounting partnership:Partner with the Controller's organization to supporta timely, controlled close. Providesystemsleadership during close, year-end, and audit cycles.
• FP&A partnership:Enableaccurate,timelyreporting and forecasting. Support planning system needs, data integration with the ERP, and the analytics layer the business relies on.
• Tax partnership:Support Tax with the data, structures, and reporting capabilities required for compliance, fixed-asset management, and tax-equity reporting.
• HR partnership:Work with HR leadership on the HRIS roadmap, including payroll cycles, performance and review processes, expense and travel programs, and employee experience.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Team management:Lead and develop a team of dedicated system owners (NetSuite,Rillion, HRIS, and others). Setobjectives, coach for growth, and build a culture of ownership and service to the business.
• External resources:Manage relationships with system vendors, implementation partners, and managed-service providers. Hold partners accountabletocommitments, contracts, and service levels.
• Internal resources:Coordinate cross-functional project teams that include business, finance, and IT participants. Bring structure, sequencing, and clear ownership to enterprise systemswork.

Governance, Controls & Communication

• Controls & compliance:Ensure enterprise systems support the company's internal control environment, including SOX-style controls, segregation of duties, change management, and audit evidence.
• Risk & continuity:Establishbackup, recovery, and continuity practicesappropriate tosystems of record. Coordinate with Information Security on access, identity, and platform hardening.
• Executive communication:Present plans, status, and outcomes clearly to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.Translate betweentechnical detail and business impact.
• Standards & documentation:Build the operating discipline — runbooks, change controls, configuration registers, and clear documentation — that lets the team scale.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance, or related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading enterprise systems, withsignificant timesupporting Accounting, FP&A, and HR functions.
• Hands-on, production-grade experience owning NetSuite (or an equivalent enterprise ERP), including configuration, integrations, and release management.
• Deep understanding of the financial close, financial reporting, and the systems that support both.
• Experience with HRIS platforms covering payroll, expense, travel, and performance management.
• Demonstratedtrack recordmanaging a team of system owners or system administrators.
• Experience managing external implementation partners and managed-service providers, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong executive presence — proven ability to present clearly to senior leadership and tofacilitatedecisions across multiple stakeholders.
• Experienceoperatingin a control-conscious environment (SOX, audit, or equivalent).
• Ability to work from the Durham, NC or Washington, DC office three days per week.
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the energy, utility, renewables, or independent power producer sector.
• Familiarity with project finance, tax-equity structures, and the systems that support multi-entity, multi-fund accounting.
• Experience leading an ERP implementation, upgrade, or major re-platforming.
• Experience withRillionor comparable AP automation platforms.
• Experience integrating ERP with planning (FP&A) and reporting / BI tools.
• Relevant certifications (NetSuite Administrator/SuiteFoundation, PMP, or similar).

Location

The preferred location for this role is in Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

Cypress Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.