Director of Financial Systems & ERP Strategy

Fenwick & West; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a Director of Financial Systems to lead the strategy, implementation, and ongoing support of the Firm's financial systems and processes. You will own security, performance, and reliability across systems like Aderant Expert within a Microsoft-centric environment, and guide a team through data integrations and reporting solutions.

The role requires hands-on technical fluency (SQL, programming) and strong leadership to drive successful system upgrades, budgeting, and vendor

Qualifications

• Experience leading or directing a financial systems function.
• Strong knowledge of financial ERP systems and data governance.
• Excellent project management and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Financial Systems staff, providing hands-on technical guidance and strategic direction.
• Develop and own the firm’s financial systems strategy and roadmap, including ERP and related applications, with integrations across firm systems.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive technology roadmaps.

Job description

Fenwick & West seeks a Director of Financial Systems to lead the strategy, implementation, and ongoing support of the Firm's financial systems and processes. You will own security, performance, and reliability across systems like Aderant Expert within a Microsoft-centric environment, and guide a team through data integrations and reporting solutions.

The role requires hands-on technical fluency (SQL, programming) and strong leadership to drive successful system upgrades, budgeting, and vendor