Director of Finance Transformation and Global Shared Services

This role is based in our Newton office

The Director of Finance Transformation and Global Shared Services is responsible for leading the strategic transformation of finance operations while managing global shared services for a $400M technology company. This senior leadership role oversees the payroll and procure-to-pay departments drives system implementations and establishes standardized processes across the organization. The position requires a strategic thinker who can build and lead high-performing global teams while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting business growth objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design implementation and optimization of a Global Shared Services organization to support finance operations across all company locations
• Oversee the Payroll department ensuring accurate and timely processing of global payroll tax compliance and related reporting
• Manage the Procure-to-Pay function including accounts payable vendor management and employee expense reporting
• Spearhead finance transformation initiatives with emphasis on system implementations process standardization and automation
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for finance technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity
• Establish key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to monitor shared services performance and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure SOX compliance across all finance operations maintaining robust internal controls and documentation
• Build develop and lead a global team of finance professionals fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Partner with executive leadership to align finance transformation initiatives with overall business strategy
• Manage relationships with external vendors consultants and technology partners involved in transformation projects
• Create and maintain standardized policies procedures and best practices for finance operations
• Develop and manage budgets for shared services operations and transformation initiatives
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization across finance functions

Qualifications :

Knowledge Skills Abilities Required

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business Administration; MBA or CPA preferred
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles with specific experience in transformation and shared services
• Demonstrated experience leading finance system implementations and technology modernization projects
• Extensive knowledge of US public company financial reporting requirements and SOX compliance
• Proven track record establishing and scaling global shared services operations
• Strong understanding of payroll operations and procure-to-pay processes across multiple countries
• Experience managing global teams across different time zones and cultures
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and financial technology solutions
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations
• Exceptional leadership and change management capabilities
• Superior communication skills with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Experience working in a high-growth technology company environment preferred

Additional Information :

TechTarget Inc. doing business as Informa TechTarget including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color sex (including pregnancy) age national origin or ancestry ethnicity religion creed sexual orientation gender identity or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable federal state or local law. 

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Our benefits include: 

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive supportive and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves 
• Time out: Open Vacation plus 10 national holidays and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Competitive benefits including a 401k match health vision and dental insurance parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount 
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders free access to a wellness app and more 
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programs 
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

The salary range for this role is $00 based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on 05.20.2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time