Director of Finance Software Engineering

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

You will be joining an extremely forward‑thinking Global Business Operations Engineering team, reporting to the VP of Engineering. This team has exceptional functional, process and technical expertise and has made significant progress in the AI space. You will work with folks who are not only smart but make it enjoyable as we work towards UKG’s organizational goals.

The Director of Finance Software Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise finance systems strategy. This role owns the design, delivery, and optimization of large‑scale finance platforms—primarily ERP and adjacent digital finance solutions—while partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Revenue Operations. The role leads global engineering teams, drives transformation programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers measurable business outcomes through automation, analytics, and platform modernization.

• Define and execute the Finance Technology and ERP roadmap, aligning system architecture to CFO priorities and enterprise strategy
• Serve as a primary technology partner to Finance leadership, translating business requirements into scalable, secure software solutions
• Lead and mentor global engineering teams across onshore and offshore delivery models
• Establish delivery standards, operating rhythms, and governance for large, multi‑year transformation programs

• Own end‑to‑end Finance systems architecture, including Record‑to‑Report, Treasury and Asset Accounting
• Lead ERP upgrades and optimizations, including greenfield and global template rollouts
• Oversee integration of ERP with e‑commerce platforms, payment providers, banking systems, and third‑party finance tools
• Drive adoption of modern reporting, consolidation, and analytics capabilities

• Deliver enterprise‑scale digital finance programs with accountability for scope, timeline, quality, and outcomes
• Apply Agile and hybrid delivery models to complex finance transformations
• Lead automation and AI‑driven solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings (e.g., cash application, reconciliations, credit risk)
• Manage data migration, testing strategies, UAT coordination, and production readiness

• Ensure systems and processes support SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Enable compliance with GAAP, IFRS, ASC 606, IFRS 15, and global tax regulations
• Partner with Finance and Audit teams to embed controls into system design

• Own strategic relationships with ERP vendors and third‑party providers, including contract negotiation and performance management
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with IT, Security, Data, and Business Operations leaders
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, providing clarity on risks, trade‑offs, and value realization

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise finance systems and software engineering leadership
• Deep expertise in ERP platforms like D365 or SAP S4 and digital finance transformation
• Proven track record leading large global teams and multimillion‑dollar programs
• Strong understanding of core finance processes (R2R, O2C, P2P, Treasury, Reporting, Intercompany)
• Experience delivering automation, integrations, and data‑driven finance solutions
• Demonstrated success partnering with Finance, Accounting, and executive…