# Head of Finance Systems & Automation
**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $198K-$248K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** NetSuite, ERP, Python, SQL, AI, LLMs, SOX Compliance, Data Governance, APIs, Saas Integrations
**Posted:** 2026-04-08
> Leads strategy, implementation, and optimization of finance technology stack including ERP (NetSuite), AI agents for automation, and system integrations to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance. Requires 8+ years experience, deep ERP expertise, and Python/SQL proficiency.
## Job Description
## Key Responsibilities

**ERP Ownership & Optimization**
- Own the full lifecycle of our ERP environment (NetSuite or equivalent), including architecture, configuration, integrations, and roadmap.
- Ensure the platform reliably supports the General Ledger, AP, AR, Procure-to-Pay, Fixed Assets, Revenue Recognition, Sales Audit, and International Consolidations & Reporting.

**Order-to-Cash & Procure-to-Pay**
- Drive end-to-end process excellence across Order-to-Cash (Sales/Revenue Capture, Sales Audit, Billing) and Procure-to-Pay (Direct & Indirect Purchasing).
- Identify gaps between upstream systems and ERP, and close them through disciplined integration design.

**AI Agent Deployment**
- Identify opportunities to replace manual finance workflows with AI/LLM-powered agents.
- Build and manage internal agents that automate forecasting inputs, variance analysis, close task management, and reconciliation — reducing cycle time and surfacing actionable insights for Finance leadership.

**Systems Integration & Data Architecture**
- Design scalable data flows and APIs that connect the ERP to adjacent finance tools (billing, expense, FP&A, treasury) into a cohesive, auditable ecosystem.
- Ensure clean, governed data movement from source systems to the general ledger and reporting layer.

**Operational Excellence & Controls**
- Establish disciplined change management, clear data governance, and measurable SLAs across all financial systems.
- Stabilize environments to support audit readiness, SOX compliance, and regulatory requirements.

**Finance Stakeholder Partnership**
- Serve as the primary technology partner to the CFO, Controller, FP&A, and Accounting teams.
- Translate complex technical constraints into business outcomes and align system roadmaps with Finance's strategic priorities.

**Team Leadership**
- Build and lead a high-impact Finance Systems team.
- Foster a culture of curiosity, speed, and user-centricity.

## What You'll Bring

- 8+ years of experience leading finance systems or enterprise application functions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of ERP platforms (**NetSuite strongly preferred**) across core modules: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Revenue Recognition, Procure-to-Pay, Sales Audit, and International Consolidations
- Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay process design, including the touchpoints between upstream sales/procurement systems and the ERP
- Proven track record designing and deploying **AI/LLM-powered workflows or agentic systems** to improve Finance team efficiency
- Ability to design and govern scalable integrations and data flows across SaaS tools
- Experience influencing CFOs and Finance leadership, translating technical complexity into clear business decisions
- Proficiency in **Python** or **SQL** to personally prototype, audit, and quality-check automation logic
- Familiarity with adjacent Finance tooling: expense management, FP&A platforms, billing systems, and treasury tools
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