Finance Systems Lead: ERP & Automation for Global Growth

Industrious Ventures; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking a systems-oriented finance professional to lead ERP implementation and scale the financial infrastructure. This role involves working closely with finance and accounting teams to improve processes and automate workflows.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in finance operations or ERP implementation, with strong communication and organizational skills. A background in aerospace or manufacturing is a plus, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance operations, ERP implementation, accounting systems, or business systems.
• Hands-on experience implementing or administering ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial workflows.
• Experience managing cross-functional implementation projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Aerospace, manufacturing, or inventory-based business experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP implementation efforts, including configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization for the finance and accounting functions.
• Act as the primary owner of finance systems and related workflows.
• Partner closely with the Controller to improve accounting operations and financial controls.
• Manage integrations across ERP, payroll, procurement, expense management, and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Develop scalable workflows for AP, AR, purchasing, close, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate with external implementation partners and software vendors.
• Drive user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and documentation efforts.
• Support reporting infrastructure and financial data integrity.
• Build process documentation and support audit readiness initiatives.

Job description

Industrious Ventures is seeking a systems-oriented finance professional to lead ERP implementation and scale the financial infrastructure. This role involves working closely with finance and accounting teams to improve processes and automate workflows.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in finance operations or ERP implementation, with strong communication and organizational skills. A background in aerospace or manufacturing is a plus, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.