VP, Finance Strategy & Execution Nextera Search

CAW Network USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Bank in New York City seeks an experienced Vice President to join the Strategy and Execution team, driving finance transformation across a multinational organization.

You will translate strategic priorities into a multi-year roadmap, lead initiatives across controllership, FP&A, and accounting functions, and partner with Finance and Technology leaders to deliver scalable, AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FP&A, financial accounting, Finance transformation or strategy advisory in financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CFA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounts payable, FP&A and Finance operations.
• Experience leading large-scale finance transformations from strategy through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the future-state operating model for a complex global Finance organization.
• Translate priorities into a multi-year Finance transformation roadmap.
• Lead large-scale initiatives across controllership, accounts payable, FP&A, and other Finance functions.
• Partner with Finance and Technology leadership to set priorities and develop solutions.
• Define target-state processes, principles, and measurable outcomes for initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional design, decision-making, and user adoption sessions.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specs for key Finance systems.
• Drive integration and simplification across GL, subledger, consolidation, planning, and reconciliation.
• Identify AI, automation opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Communicate strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

FP&A

Financial accounting

Finance transformation

Strategy advisory

AI & automation in Finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

OneStream

Job description

A Global Bank in New York City is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as Vice President on their Strategy and Execution team.

Responsibilities:

• Help define and implement the future-state operating model for a complex global Finance organization.
• Translate broader business priorities into a clear, multi-year Finance transformation roadmap.
• Lead large-scale initiatives spanning controllership, accounts payable, financial planning and analysis, and other core Finance functions.
• Partner with Finance and Technology leadership to evaluate business needs, establish priorities, and develop practical solutions.
• Define target-state processes, solution principles, and measurable outcomes while ensuring initiatives remain executable and aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions focused on process design, decision-making, implementation, and user adoption.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for key Finance systems and workflows.
• Drive integration and process simplification across general ledger, subledger, consolidation, planning, and reconciliation platforms.
• Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Evaluate transformation risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges while coordinating appropriate remediation efforts.
• Communicate strategic recommendations, design decisions, and potential trade-offs to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience across FP&A, financial accounting, Finance transformation, strategy, or related advisory roles within financial services.
• CPA, CFA, or a comparable professional certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounts payable, FP&A, and broader Finance operations.
• Proven experience designing and leading large-scale Finance transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and detailed solution-design levels.
• Experience with major Finance platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or OneStream.
• Practical experience applying automation, artificial intelligence, and other technology-enabled solutions within Finance or related functions.

Reference No. 61475

$145,000 to $180,000 depending on experience