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A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions - ALC · 1 week ago

Director of Business Systems & Automation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions (ALC) is a fast-growing, fully remote CFO Advisory, Outsourced Accounting, and HR Services firm. The Director of Business Systems & Automation is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the firm's internal and external business systems, ensuring alignment with ALC's strategic goals while overseeing system selection, configuration, integration, and optimization.

AccountingConsultingFinance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic owner and hands-on operator of ALC's business systems

Lead by example in ensuring excellence, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability is at the fore of the various systems and related processes used by ALC and our clients

Identify business requirements and partner with the President to develop a firmwide systems strategy—while simultaneously executing against that roadmap through hands-on system builds, pilots, enhancements, and iterative improvements

Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies and software solutions to support evolving organizational and client needs

Provide leadership in the strategy, adoption, and practical application of AI-enabled tools internally and in client-facing solutions

Establish and maintain relationships with software vendors (e.g., Intuit, Oracle, Microsoft) and selectively engage technology consulting partners for specialized coding or API work as needed

Own ALC's internal and client-facing business systems end-to-end

Personally lead and execute the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of new systems, owning project planning, timelines, change management, and budgets

Design, build, and maintain integrations to ensure seamless data flow, data integrity, and timely, accurate information for end users

Execute system upgrades, enhancements, and testing schedules; directly manage permissions, controls, and settings to ensure security, usability, and efficiency

Develop SOPs, job aids, and best practices; personally provide training, troubleshooting, and ongoing user support

Maintain data integrity, security roles, access controls, and compliance standards; proactively identify and mitigate IT and systems risks

Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party IT providers, collaborating on security, reliability, and compliance while retaining internal ownership and accountability

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reduce costs, and improve team efficiency

Partner with the President to design and launch client-facing IT/systems services that generate revenue

Establish KPIs to measure client satisfaction, efficiency gains, and revenue impact

Establish and lead an IT committee to foster innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement across the organization

Act as a trusted advisor on financial and business systems, actively listening to feedback and creating an environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas and improve how we work

Qualification

Business Systems LeadershipSystem IntegrationAI ImplementationFinancial Software OptimizationClickUp AdministrationData AnalysisStrategic PlanningCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field required

8-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business systems, applications management, business process design, automation, analytics, or a related field, including hands-on systems ownership and execution

Proven experience evaluating, implementing, and optimizing financial software and enterprise business systems

Demonstrated experience designing, building, and supporting cross-system workflows and integrations, including finance-adjacent data and platforms

Experience providing hands-on data analysis support, including designing, building, and maintaining dashboards and reports

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated ability to align business systems and related processes with organizational goals

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Preferred

Experience in a professional services environment preferred, with an understanding of utilization, project delivery, and client-facing workflows

ClickUp experience strongly preferred, including administration, workflow design, templates, and automation

CITP or similar certifications desired, but not required

Benefits

Remote work environment, earned flexibility

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance

Flexible vacation and a end of year company close

401k match

Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability

Company

A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions - ALC

We're ALC - A highly credentialed, US-based team dedicated to offering personable, integrated, and expert Finance + HR solutions to middle-market businesses and non-profits.

Founded in 2010

Culver City, California, USA

11-50 employees