Finance Technology Leader - Platform Modernization & Compliance

Koitecc Solutions

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 165,000 - 288,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Director of Finance Technology to lead the modernization and operation of core Finance technology platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit-ready controls. You will guide strategy, transformation, and delivery across Finance, Regulatory, and Technology teams to support financial integrity and business decision-making.

The role emphasizes platform ownership, stakeholder collaboration, and a strong engineering background to build high-performing teams and

Qualifications

Senior technology leadership experience within Finance, Accounting, or Regulatory platforms in a regulated financial services environment.
Strong technical foundation with prior hands-on engineering or architecture experience.
Deep understanding of finance data flows, accounting processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Finance Technology strategy and roadmap, aligned to Finance modernization and regulatory priorities.
Lead enterprise-scale Finance transformation initiatives, including accounting engine modernization, platform consolidation, and data standardization.
Own end-to-end delivery, stability, and evolution of Finance platforms across Planning, ARE, GL, and Regulatory Reporting.
Partner with Finance and Treasury leadership to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions.