Director – Finance Technology

9 hours ago

New York, New York, United States Vichara Technologies Full time

Vichara is a financial services–focused products and services firm headquartered in New York, building technology systems for some of the largest investment banks and hedge funds in the world.

The
Director of Finance Technology
is a senior technology leader responsible for managing and evolving Vichara's financial systems ecosystem. This role bridges finance, technology, and operations—ensuring that the company's financial platforms, data architecture, and processes are efficient, secure, and strategically aligned with business objectives. The Director will partner closely with Finance, IT, and business leadership to modernize systems, enhance automation, and deliver insightful financial analytics that drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a
    finance technology roadmap
    aligned with corporate goals and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the CFO, CIO, and business leaders to identify opportunities for process automation, analytics enhancement, and systems optimization.
  • Lead
    modernization of financial systems
    —including ERP, FP&A, Treasury, Procurement, and Reporting platforms.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of finance applications and their integration with other enterprise systems (HR, CRM, Data Warehouse, BI).
  • Drive adoption of
    cloud-based and AI-enabled finance tools
    , improving speed, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Ensure
    system compliance
    with financial, regulatory, and data governance requirements (SOX, GDPR, audit standards).
  • Implement and enforce
    IT controls, cybersecurity, and access management
    for financial platforms.
  • Partner with Finance and Operations teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and system integrators.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a
    high-performing finance technology team
    focused on delivery excellence and innovation.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate system performance, data integrity, and project success.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Strong background in
    finance systems and process automation
    , with a proven track record in ERP, analytics, and reporting platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar).
  • Deep understanding of
    financial processes
    —accounting, treasury, FP&A, procurement, tax, and reporting.
  • Experience in
    IT governance, risk management, and compliance
    frameworks.
  • Familiarity with
    AI/LLM technologies
    and their potential in finance operations and analytics.
  • Working knowledge of
    cloud architecture, data integration, and API-driven systems
    .
  • Experience managing or collaborating with teams using modern
    software development practices
    (CI/CD, agile, DevOps).
  • Proficiency in software and project management tools such as
    JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, Bitbucket, and SQL Management Studio.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Hands-on approach balanced with strategic thinking and execution leadership.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master's or MBA preferred).
  • 10–15 years of experience
    in finance technology or IT leadership roles, including ERP/financial system implementation and digital transformation.
  • Experience in financial services or investment management
    environments strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Collaborative, technology-driven culture focused on innovation in financial systems

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