Senior Director, Finance Systems & Process Improvement at Cox Enterprises in Atlanta, GA

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Company Cox Enterprises Job Family Group Information Technology Job Profile Sr Director, Enterprise Applications Management Level Sr Director Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $163,400.00 - $272,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Job Description Summary The Senior Director, Finance Systems & Process Improvement shapes and leads the strategy for financial systems and process improvement capabilities serving the CEI Finance organization and advises our portfolio companies as needed. The role directs the operation and evolution of our cloud-hosted finance solutions, including OneStream, to improve efficiency, data quality, controls, visibility, and insightful financial reporting. This leader manages finance-wide initiatives, anticipates evolving business and market needs, applies external and industry perspective, and engages corporate and senior functional leaders to shape priorities, investments, and solutions to complex operational and financial system challenges. The position leads a team and directs cross-functional transformation through process improvement, automation, governance, change leadership, and measurable value realization. Primary Responsibilities Financial Systems Strategy and Operations Responsible for the OneStream platform, including vendor relationships, enterprise consolidation processes, setting and executing the strategic roadmap for related automations and process transformation, and all internal system configurations. Responsible for other cloud-based finance and reporting tools, including vendor relationships, solution implementation (other than cross-functional implementations led by IBT), and internal system configurations and upgrades. Develop and oversee data strategy, data management standards, and governance for finance platforms Work across the various finance teams and departments to deliver system support and reporting plans that prioritize work in a way that aligns with company goals/objectives. Partner with CEI’s technology team to align strategic goals and execute aspects related to framework, architecture, interfaces, security, and complex design elements of Finance software platforms. Lead the review of new and emerging finance technologies and provide recommended actions to Finance Leadership to ensure Cox Enterprises is prepared to leverage new technologies and implement best practices. Sponsor and advise on financial systems and process strategies for acquisitions and portfolio companies, including scalable approaches for multi-ERP reporting, integration, onboarding, and visibility. Finance Process Improvement and Automation Lead the finance process improvement, automation and AI strategy and roadmap, ensuring priorities evolve as the company’s strategy, portfolio, and operating needs change. Establish approaches for lean process design, standardization, automation, value realization, and change adoption across the Finance Org. Champion finance process transformation that improves productivity, controls, reporting quality, decision support, and organizational effectiveness across the finance organization. Direct process redesign from assessment through implementation, including process mapping, business requirements, standardization, controls, testing, change management, and adoption. Leadership and Stakeholder Alignment Lead, coach, and develop a team, while building broader capability through cross-functional leadership, influence, and change management. Build trusted relationships with corporate and senior leaders and serve as a strategic thought partner on finance systems, process innovat