Director of Cloud Financial Systems & AI Innovation

Relativity; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Director to lead the systems team responsible for administering key financial applications such as Workday, Zuora, and Adaptive. You will design scalable finance systems to support financial data, processes, automation, and growth, including usage-based billing and revenue recognition, with the role reporting to the VP Accounting.

You will own IT general controls, ensure SOX compliance, oversee data integrity, and collaborate with IT, security, and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation and administration of cloud-based financial systems (e.g., ERP, CRM) and tools (e.g., SQL, BI tools).
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606) and the financial close process.
• Strong project management experience, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adaptable to changing priorities and evolving responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills, and strong customer orientation.
• Proven experience building, leading and developing a team, and the ability to coach and mentor direct reports.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, delivery, and maintenance of financial systems and data including accounting, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and budgeting platforms.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures for financial system operations, data management, and reporting.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial data in systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
• Optimize system functionality and drive tight integration across financial processes.
• Oversee system controls and establish SOX compliant controls and frameworks
• Own IT general controls for in-scope financial systems (access management, change management, segregation of duties, vendor SOC reports) and partner with auditors, IT and security on control testing and remediation.
• Champion AI initiatives to enhance finance workflows and governance for AI use in finance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communications

Education

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

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Workday

Zuora

Adaptive

Job description

Relativity is seeking a Director to lead the systems team responsible for administering key financial applications such as Workday, Zuora, and Adaptive. You will design scalable finance systems to support financial data, processes, automation, and growth, including usage-based billing and revenue recognition, with the role reporting to the VP Accounting.

You will own IT general controls, ensure SOX compliance, oversee data integrity, and collaborate with IT, security, and cross-functional teams