Financial Systems Director

Overview

Company Overview:

 

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

 

Job Description:

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Financial Systems Director. The Financial Systems Director will lead the strategy, design, and management of global financial systems to support scalable data, automation, and business process improvements. This hands-on leadership role combines team management with active involvement in cross-functional and international initiatives, working closely with IT and key finance stakeholders to drive system innovation and operational excellence.

This will be a dual reporting role to the IT and Finance functions, and will be located at our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the design, ownership, and maintenance of financial systems, including accounting software, budgeting platforms, and reporting tools
• Oversee system integrations, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality, efficiency, and data integrity
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance, audit readiness (e.g., SOX), and secure data management
• Collaborate with global finance, IT, and business operations teams to align system functionality with business needs and objectives
• Drive process improvements, automation, and streamlined workflows to accelerate financial operations and reporting cycles
• Partner with the IT Business Intelligence team to manage a financial data lake, ensuring accurate, accessible data for analytics and decision-making
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies to recommend and implement innovative system solutions
• Lead technical project management efforts for system initiatives, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing financial systems team focused on data management and reporting excellence

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting, finance or related field
• 8 years minimum experience implementing and optimizing global finance technology systems
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including ERP, CRM, SQL, and BI platforms (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, SAP, etc.)
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Expertise in data integration, including mapping, transformation, and system connectivity protocols
• Analytical thinker with advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation and the ability to engage across all levels of an organization
• Ability to work with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound independent judgment
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive attitude and a passion for helping others succeed
• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams to support system and business process alignment
• Knowledge of application development, data governance, and best practices for data integrity and security

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Domo BI Analytics Is a plus
• A CPA or MBA Is a plus

BENEFITS:

• Pay: $140,000 - 160,000 base plus 20% annual bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pr