Lindblad Expeditions
Finance Transformation & Systems Manager
Base pay range: $120,000 / yr - $120,000 / yr
Position Summary The Finance Transformation & Systems Manager plays a key role in modernizing the company’s financial systems, processes, and data environment. This role serves as the bridge between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders by owning core financial applications, driving process optimization, and ensuring scalable, well-controlled systems that support timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting process knowledge with systems expertise and a continuous-improvement mindset. This individual will lead initiatives that enhance automation, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across the Finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for key financial systems (ERP, subledgers, reporting tools, close automation tools)
Oversee system configurations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations, ensuring proper testing, documentation, and change controls
Partner with IT to manage issue resolution, system performance, and reliable data flows across platforms
Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain governance standards, including user access protocols, data integrity controls, and system documentation
Lead cross-functional finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, simplification, and standardization
Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to leverage technology to reduce manual work and streamline close activities
Serve as project manager for system implementations, new module deployments, or integration efforts with other business systems
Drive adoption of new system functionalities and ensure proper training for end users
Document and maintain the full financial systems landscape, including integrations, data flows, and dependencies
Develop and manage the multi-year systems roadmap aligned with business growth, accounting needs, and internal controls
Partner with leadership to assess future-state requirements and translate them into prioritized initiatives
Track ongoing system performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement
Partner with the SOX Manager to oversee design and performance of ITGCs across financial applications
Coordinate and support internal/external audit requests related to system controls, configurations, and change management
Maintain process and system documentation to support compliance requirements
Monitor risks related to system access, segregation of duties, and data security
Lead remediation efforts for any system-related control deficiencies
Qualifications
5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial systems, or finance transformation roles
Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and month-end close activities
Experience with ERP systems and related finance applications; implementation or enhancement experience required
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT, and business teams
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our New York City-area office
Disclaimer Statement This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.
Annual bonus eligibility, up to 10%.
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Position Summary The Finance Transformation & Systems Manager plays a key role in modernizing the company’s financial systems, processes, and data environment. This role serves as the bridge between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders by owning core financial applications, driving process optimization, and ensuring scalable, well-controlled systems that support timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting process knowledge with systems expertise and a continuous-improvement mindset. This individual will lead initiatives that enhance automation, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across the Finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for key financial systems (ERP, subledgers, reporting tools, close automation tools)
Oversee system configurations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations, ensuring proper testing, documentation, and change controls
Partner with IT to manage issue resolution, system performance, and reliable data flows across platforms
Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain governance standards, including user access protocols, data integrity controls, and system documentation
Lead cross-functional finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, simplification, and standardization
Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to leverage technology to reduce manual work and streamline close activities
Serve as project manager for system implementations, new module deployments, or integration efforts with other business systems
Drive adoption of new system functionalities and ensure proper training for end users
Document and maintain the full financial systems landscape, including integrations, data flows, and dependencies
Develop and manage the multi-year systems roadmap aligned with business growth, accounting needs, and internal controls
Partner with leadership to assess future-state requirements and translate them into prioritized initiatives
Track ongoing system performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement
Partner with the SOX Manager to oversee design and performance of ITGCs across financial applications
Coordinate and support internal/external audit requests related to system controls, configurations, and change management
Maintain process and system documentation to support compliance requirements
Monitor risks related to system access, segregation of duties, and data security
Lead remediation efforts for any system-related control deficiencies
Qualifications
5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial systems, or finance transformation roles
Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and month-end close activities
Experience with ERP systems and related finance applications; implementation or enhancement experience required
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT, and business teams
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our New York City-area office
Disclaimer Statement This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.
Annual bonus eligibility, up to 10%.
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