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Senior Director, Finance Transformation

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Cushman & Wakefield
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Financial Consultant, Financial Compliance, CFO
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Senior Director, Finance Transformation

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director of Finance Transformation will serve as a key leader responsible for strengthening and governing global Finance processes, with a primary focus on Finance data governance, master data integrity, and process quality across the global Finance ecosystem. This role ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance across enterprise-wide financial data and process standards, while supporting global transformation initiatives led by the executive leadership.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 1. Finance Governance & Data Quality Leadership
  • Own and enhance the global Finance governance framework, including standards, controls, and process oversight mechanisms.

  • Lead governance routines that ensure consistency of global Finance processes and alignment with policy, regulatory, and SOX requirements.

  • Oversee the Financial Data Management (FDM) framework, including master data management, chart of accounts integrity, hierarchy governance, and data quality remediation.

  • Partner with Controllership and Process Owners to ensure financial data accuracy and end‑to‑end process alignment across functions.

  • Establish and maintain data quality KPIs, monitoring programs, and issue‑resolution mechanisms.

  • Ensure governance structures support global standardization while allowing appropriate regional variations.

2. Global Process Transformation & Optimization
  • Lead redesign and continuous improvement of global Finance processes (RTR, OTC, P2P), emphasizing data accuracy, process quality, and operational efficiency.

  • Identify areas of process friction and drive initiatives that reduce manual work, eliminate defects, and enhance automation.

  • Maintain deep understanding of global process interdependencies and ensure cross‑functional alignment.

  • Partner with the executive leadership to execute transformation roadmaps.

3. Technology & Systems Enablement (Workday Financials Focus)
  • Serve as a primary Finance partner to Workday Financials teams, supporting enhancement, optimization, and governance of Workday Finance processes.

  • Collaborate with Technology and Financial Systems leaders to ensure systems design supports data quality, controls, and standardized processes.

  • Identify opportunities to embed automation, AI, and workflow improvements, focusing on data stewardship.

  • Coordinate with the Senior Director of Finance Systems on FP&A, One Stream, and Consolidation systems to maintain ownership boundaries.

4. Program & Project Leadership
  • Lead cross‑functional programs related to process governance, data quality, system optimization, and global standardization.

  • Manage a portfolio of Finance initiatives, including data governance, e‑invoicing, analytics modernization, and process standardization.

  • Co‑lead Foundational Data Model Modernization effort to improve data quality, fix defects, and enhance core Finance processes.

  • Deliver clear executive‑level reporting on program progress, risks, and value realization.

  • Drive structured risk mitigation and decision‑making routines.

  • Lead the global e‑invoicing program, ensuring compliance, adoption, integration with Finance processes, and alignment to Finance Transformation goals.

5. Team Leadership & Development
  • Build and mentor a high‑performing team of governance, process, and data quality professionals.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data stewardship, operational excellence, and accountability.

  • Provide coaching to Finance and regional partners.

Required Qualifications Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required.

  • MBA, CPA, or other advanced credentials strongly preferred.

  • 12+ years of experience in Finance, Transformation, Governance, or Financial Systems.

  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, global transformation and governance initiatives.

Technical & Professional Skills
  • Strong understanding of global Finance processes and best practices (RTR, OTC, P2P).

  • Expertise in Finance governance, data management, and data quality frameworks.

  • Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems.

  • Strong financial acumen.

  • Strong project management,…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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