Job Description
We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Financial Systems is a leader within the Corporate Finance and Accounting group responsible for the strategy, implementation, and optimization of the Company’s financial systems supporting Corporate Accounting and FP&A. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role serves as the Finance-owned leader for financial systems and data capabilities, ensuring systems enable accurate reporting, strong controls, regulatory compliance, and scalable analytics. The VP of Financial Systems partners closely with cross-functional teams within the firm to align finance system strategy with enterprise technology standards while maintaining clear accountability within Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Systems Strategy & Execution
- Define and execute the long-term strategy for financial systems supporting Corporate Accounting and FP&A
- Own the financial systems roadmap, prioritization, and investment recommendations
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance ERP, close and consolidation, planning, and financial reporting systems
- Oversee system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements to support evolving business needs
- Drive automation initiatives and implement scalable solutions to support growth and operational efficiency
- Represent Corporate Finance & Accounting in enterprise architecture, data governance, and technology steering forums
Data Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Establish and oversee data production controls and processes across financial systems
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Maintain a strong SOX and internal control environment for financial systems
- Partner with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and IT Security to support audits and control assessments
Analytics, Reporting & FP&A Enablement
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and deliver scalable accounting, reporting and analytics solutions
- Enable scalable, reliable, and well-governed financial reporting and analytics capabilities
- Support FP&A planning, forecasting, scenario modeling, KPI reporting, and management analytics through existing systems, data platforms and implementation of new systems
- Provide actionable insights to senior Corporate Finance and Accounting leadership through advanced analytics and business intelligence tools
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop an internal team of financial systems professionals
- Define an effective operating model balancing internal teams and external partners.
- Establish clear ownership, delivery accountability, and escalation paths across Finance, IT, and Data functions
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, workflows, and user enablement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Corporate Finance and Accounting leadership on systems capabilities, risks, and opportunities
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- CPA, CMA, CGMA, PMP, or similar certification is a plus
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years leading financial systems or transformation initiatives
- Proven experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial reporting or planning tools
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Experience with modern data platforms and tools (e.g., data lakes, Snowflake, dbt, SQL) is highly desirable
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in a publicly traded company or regulated environment
- Strong familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
- Strategic, enterprise-minded leader with a pragmatic, execution-oriented approach
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Salary Range: $157,500 - $170,000
The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
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