Director, Finance Process Transformation

NetApp, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health Insurance

Retirement/Pension Plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Restricted stocks (RSUs)

Job summary

NetApp, Inc. is seeking a Finance Director to lead strategic initiatives modernizing and scaling Finance processes, starting with Order-to-Cash end-to-end transformation and expanding into enterprise-wide Finance transformation.

The role demands strong leadership, deep process knowledge, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. The position is hybrid, with in-office expectations 3x per week, and candidates must be within commuting distance to San Jose, CA or

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years people management experience.
• CPA certification a plus.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale finance transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of finance systems, data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transformation of core Finance processes including Order-to-Cash and other core Finance processes.
• Lead Integration Management Office efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Finance leadership to define future-state processes, data, technology, and AI capabilities.
• Strengthen data analytics and reporting capabilities in support of transformation objectives.
• Define, manage, and communicate transformation success metrics with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Finance processes

Accounting processes

Leadership

Mergers & Acquisitions

Analytics & reporting

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled finance

SOX & GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

CPQ

Billing platforms

Job description

Job Summary

Finance Director to lead strategic initiatives that modernize and scale Finance processes. While the initial focus will be Order-to-Cashend-to-end process transformation, this role carries a broader Finance Transformation mandate, driving optimization across core finance processes and leading high-impact strategic projects such as M&A integration.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong project leadership, deep finance and accounting process knowledge, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Depending on scope, the role may include working with the Finance PMO to deliver the critical finance process transformation initiatives, or build a small internal team and/or managing third-party consultants.

** This is a hybrid role requiring in office expectations of 3x a week. Only candidates in commutable distance to our San Jose, CA or Raleigh, NC office will be considered. **

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transformation of core Finance processes including Order-to-Cash, and other core Finance processes, by defining future-state processes, controls, operating models, and business requirements that improve scalability, efficiency, compliance, and business outcomes.
• Lead Integration Management Office efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives, establishing governance, coordinating cross-functional execution, managing risks and dependencies, and driving achievement of transaction objectives.
• Partner with Finance leadership and the Finance AI COE, Finance PMO, and other stakeholders to define future-state processes, data, technology, and AI capabilities that advance the Finance transformation roadmap.
• Partner with Finance process owners and stakeholders to strengthen data analytics and reporting capabilities in support of Finance transformation objectives.
• Define, manage, and communicate transformation success metrics, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes through value realization, process improvement, and sustained adoption.

Skills and Education

• Deep expertise in Finance and Accounting processes, including experience with Order-to-Cash and related systems (Oracle ERP, CPQ, billing platforms).
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale finance transformation programs and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing business cases, defining success metrics, and driving value realization.
• Strong understanding of finance systems, data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled process improvement.
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale projects and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with senior leadership; ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate ambiguity into structured plans.
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools and advanced analytics.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and effective control frameworks.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years people management experience
• CPA certification a plus.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 270,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.