Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group is a growing company in the finance and insurance sector, looking for a Senior Director of Finance Operations. This role involves leading finance operations strategy, optimizing financial systems, and driving process improvements across a multi-entity organization.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Workday Financials environment following go-live, including roadmap planning, optimization, and future module expansion
• Lead finance operations strategy, driving standardization of processes, policies, and controls across a multi-entity organization
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, and Accounting to align end-to-end workflows, data integrity, and system integrations
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, including change control, data standards, and system documentation
• Support M&A integration efforts, including onboarding acquired entities into financial systems and aligning operating models
• Drive visibility through reporting, metrics, and dashboards to support executive decision-making and operational performance

Skills

• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems within a complex, multi-entity environment
• Hands-on experience leading ERP implementations or post-go-live optimization
• Experience driving process standardization, automation, and systems transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong understanding of financial operations, controls, reporting, and data governance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business impact
• Workday strongly preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more
• Remote
• Role-specific learning paths
• Leadership development programs
• Technical and compliance training
• Industry certifications and continuing education support
• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

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