Finance Systems Manager - Contract-to-Cash & Automation

McDermott Will & Schulte; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks an Accounting & Finance Systems Manager to advance the firm’s Contract‑to‑Cash systems and related processes through day‑to‑day operational support and technology‑driven improvements. The role partners with Accounting, IT, and stakeholders to deliver enhancements, standardize processes, and strengthen controls in the Contract‑to‑Cash domain.

The position relies on significant experience to plan and achieve objectives aligned with the department’s roadmap, guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in systems implementation, product ownership, or process improvement roles, preferably supporting Accounting or Finance operations.
• Experience with Contract‑to‑Cash processes and systems, including Pricing, Billing, A/R, Collections, Cash Applications, Revenue Management and Client Arrangements; familiarity with integrated enterprise financial systems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables and lead initiatives from concept through deployment.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, auditability, and operational risk considerations in financial processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and deliver on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support and continuously improve the firm’s Contract-to-Cash enabling systems and functions including billing, revenue management, client arrangements, A/R, collections and related workflows.
• Partner with Accounting and IT stakeholders to define and maintain the Contract-to-Cash roadmap, including priorities, dependencies, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead discovery and process analysis to identify pain points, reduce manual effort and rework, improve cycle times, and strengthen end-to-end controls across Contract-to-Cash lifecycles.
• Translate business needs into clear delivery artifacts, including process maps, requirements and user stories, functional designs, acceptance criteria, test plans and results, and implementation documentation.
• Deliver end-to-end system enhancements and projects, including intake, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and adoption, coordinating with internal partners and vendors as needed.
• Manage day-to-day vendor application partnerships for the Contract-to-Cash portfolio, including relationship management, issue escalation, release awareness, and evaluation of new functionality and product offerings.
• Identify, pilot, and implement automation, AI, and emerging technology capabilities, leveraging vendor-delivered functionality where appropriate, to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and user experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks an Accounting & Finance Systems Manager to advance the firm’s Contract‑to‑Cash systems and related processes through day‑to‑day operational support and technology‑driven improvements. The role partners with Accounting, IT, and stakeholders to deliver enhancements, standardize processes, and strengthen controls in the Contract‑to‑Cash domain.

The position relies on significant experience to plan and achieve objectives aligned with the department’s roadmap, guiding