Hybrid Finance Transformation Leader - Expense & Operations

DLA Piper; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, Expense & Operational Finance to lead scalable finance operations and transformation initiatives. You will oversee payable, expense operations, process optimization, finance systems transformations, and data-driven decision support, partnering with executives to drive efficiency and controls.

The role offers hybrid work across US offices, exposure to global transformation efforts, and opportunities to influence budgeting, forecasting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance transformation, operational finance, FP&A, controllership, shared services or related leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead modern finance operations with focus on scalability, service excellence, and strong controls.
• Oversee day-to-day operational finance functions including Accounts Payable and expense management.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives from strategy through execution with measurable outcomes.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and decision support.
• Implement automation and data analytics to improve visibility and performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, HR and other teams to align enterprise improvements.
• Develop scalable operating models and global process alignment.

Skills

Operational finance

Finance transformation

Procure-to-pay

FP&A partnership

Analytics

Vendor management

KPI development

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, Expense & Operational Finance to lead scalable finance operations and transformation initiatives. You will oversee payable, expense operations, process optimization, finance systems transformations, and data-driven decision support, partnering with executives to drive efficiency and controls.

The role offers hybrid work across US offices, exposure to global transformation efforts, and opportunities to influence budgeting, forecasting, and