Emburse · 5 hours ago
Director, Finance Business Systems - Boston
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expEmburse is a leader in travel and expense solutions, focused on transforming how organizations manage and spend money. They are seeking a Director of Finance Systems to scale their financial operations through technology, automation, and governance, acting as a bridge between Finance and Technology.
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Responsibilities
Act as product owner for Emburse’s finance systems, with deep ownership of NetSuite and BillingPlatform, including roadmap, prioritization, optimization, and day-to-day system health
Bring a strong product and delivery mindset, leveraging agile and scrum-style practices to drive predictable execution and continuous improvement
Lead the design and ongoing optimization of Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Revenue Recognition processes in a SaaS environment
Partner closely with Accounting, Revenue Operations, and Finance leadership to ensure systems support how Finance actually works—not just how systems are designed
Drive automation and integrations that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and accelerate close cycles
Ensure system configurations and workflows align with GAAP, SOX, and audit requirements, with a focus on operational rigor
Serve as a proactive, highly visible communicator across Finance, IT, Business Systems, and Data teams
Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical delivery teams and external partners
Manage system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades with a bias toward hands-on execution
Define and monitor KPIs related to system stability, data quality, and finance process automation
Provide clear status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to executive stakeholders
Build and lead a high-performing team of program managers, business analysts, and systems professionals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in finance systems, enterprise systems, or business systems leadership within a SaaS or high-growth technology company
Deep, hands-on NetSuite experience (this is critical), including ownership of core accounting and operational finance workflows
Strong experience with SaaS billing, usage-based or subscription models, and revenue recognition systems (BillingPlatform experience a plus)
A proven “hit-the-ground-running” mindset with the ability to quickly assess systems, identify gaps, and drive improvements
A natural Swiss Army Knife skill set: product management instincts, agile/scrum delivery experience, and strong stakeholder engagement
An operational finance mindset—you think like Accounting and Revenue teams and understand what Finance needs to operate effectively
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives between Finance and Technology with minimal oversight
Familiarity with SOX, audit readiness, and finance controls in public or pre-public companies
Strong communication skills and a proactive leadership style
Experience building and mentoring teams in fast-paced environments
Benefits
Competitive pay
Flexible work
An inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success
Company
Emburse
Emburse is a provider of expense management and accounts payable automation solutions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Emburse has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2024 (2)
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
K1 Investment ManagementY Combinator
2019-07-29Acquired
2019-07-15Private Equity
2016-03-22Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Marne E Martin
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Adriana Carpenter
Chief Financial Officer
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