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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Finance Software Engineering - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $163,900.0 - $235,550.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Financial Software, IT Management, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Azure Security Center, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Zuora - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-of-finance-software-engineering-madison-wi--be44319e-efec-4865-8d0e-01b7efb9d8bd ## About the Role Finance Software, Software Engineering, Business Operations, International Business, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Finance, Technical Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Required + 15+ years of experience in enterprise finance systems, ERP, or revenue platforms. + 7+ years in senior engineering or technology leadership roles. + Deep expertise in Finance, O2C, Revenue Accounting, and ERP-led transformations. + Hands-on experience with revenue recognition platforms ( Zuora RevPro or equivalent). + Strong knowledge of SOX controls, audit readiness, and financial compliance (ASC 606, ASC 842). + Proven experience managing large global teams and multi-million-dollar initiatives + Demonstrated ability to partner with CFO, CAO, and Finance leadership. Preferred + Experience with subscription and usage-based business models. + Background in automation, data platforms, or AI/ML applied to finance operations. + Experience operating in high-growth, public company environments. Success Measures + On-time, SOX-compliant delivery of major finance platform releases. + Increased accuracy, scalability, and audit confidence of finance systems. + Strong bench of finance technology leaders and succession readiness. + High stakeholder trust and satisfaction across Finance and IT leadership. ## Description The Director of Finance Software Engineering leads the design, delivery, and modernization of enterprise finance platforms supporting Order-to-Cash (O2C), Revenue Recognition, PTP and core Finance operations. This role partners closely with the CFO office, Finance Operations, and IT leadership to drive multi-year digital transformation initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance (SOX, ASC 606, ASC 842), and enable scalable, audit-ready financial systems. The role is accountable for global delivery, people leadership, vendor governance, and technology strategy across ERP and revenue platforms, with a strong focus on automation, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Finance Technology Strategy & Transformation + Own end-to-end finance systems strategy across O2C, Revenue Accounting, Source-to-Pay, Project Accounting, Asset Accounting, and Lease Accounting. + Define and execute multi-year finance modernization roadmaps aligned to CFO and enterprise objectives. + Lead large-scale ERP and revenue platform transformations, including D365 or SAP S/4HANA + Drive adoption of standardized finance operating models, automation, and data governance frameworks. Engineering Delivery & Transformation + Lead and scale a global organization of 50+ engineers and managers, including managers-of-managers, across multiple regions. + Establish strong engineering execution, release governance, and delivery excellence across internal teams and system integrators. + Ensure all solutions are SOX-compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with internal control standards. + Oversee complex multi-vendor ecosystems, including SIs and platform partners. Stakeholder & Executive Partnership + Act as a trusted technology advisor to Finance leadership, and business executives. + Translate complex finance and revenue business models into scalable, compliant technical solutions. + Present architecture options, trade-offs, and investment recommendations to senior leadership. + Partner with Finance Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and Shared Services to drive adoption and outcomes. Revenue & Compliance Enablement + Lead ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition implementations and decommission legacy revenue solutions. + Enable subscription, usage-based, and project-based revenue models through tightly integrated billing and revenue platforms. + Drive compliance with ASC 842 Lease Accounting and other regulatory requirements. + Maintain zero-material-weakness outcomes through disciplined controls and governance. Automation, Data & Innovation + Champion automation, AI/ML-enabled tooling, and rules-based workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle times. + Improve data quality, reconciliation accuracy, and financial close efficiency. + Increase automation coverage across finance and O2C processes while reducing operational risk. People Development & Culture + Build and sustain a strong mentorship culture, developing senior leaders and succession pipelines. + Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable engineering culture across global teams. + Coach leaders on execution rigor, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.