Finance Transformation Lead, Expense & Operations

DLA Piper; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, to lead expense and operational finance across a hybrid US model. You will oversee AP and key expense processes, drive standardization, and partner with leadership to deliver scalable, compliant finance operations.

The role emphasizes finance transformation, automation, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A and business leaders to improve budgeting, forecasting, and decision support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance transformation and related experience.
• Experience leading large-scale initiatives and cross-functional programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership across senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable finance operations with strong controls and KPIs.
• Oversee AP, expense management, and finance transformation programs.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive automation and end-to-end process improvements across finance operations.

Skills

Operational finance

Finance transformation

FP&A

Procure-to-Pay

Data analytics

Process optimization

Automation

Change management

Executive partnership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Master's degree

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, to lead expense and operational finance across a hybrid US model. You will oversee AP and key expense processes, drive standardization, and partner with leadership to deliver scalable, compliant finance operations.

The role emphasizes finance transformation, automation, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A and business leaders to improve budgeting, forecasting, and decision support.