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.
The Vice President of Finance Engineering will lead the transformation of the company's global finance ecosystem-modernizing systems, streamlining operations, and driving technology-enabled performance. This executive will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of Finance Technology and Operations, ensuring world-class scalability, accuracy, and insight. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of financial leadership, digital transformation experience, and a passion for innovation that enables the Finance organization to operate as a strategic partner to the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and execute a forward-looking Finance Engineering strategy that aligns with the company's overall business and growth objectives.
Serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, influencing enterprise priorities and investment decisions.
Lead finance process transformation across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report to improve efficiency, transparency, and agility.
Drive the adoption of automation, data intelligence, and modern finance platforms to enable real-time insights and predictive capabilities.
Oversee the design, integration, and optimization of core financial systems and data architecture, ensuring reliability, compliance, and scalability.
Establish standards for governance, data quality, and reporting to support timely and accurate business decisions.
Champion the use of AI, advanced analytics, and digital tools to enhance forecasting, planning, and performance management.
Foster an innovation-driven culture that continuously improves finance productivity, accuracy, and decision support.
Collaborate closely with Accounting, FP&A, Business Operations, and IT to align financial data, systems, and processes.
Ensure Finance solutions meet evolving business needs and regulatory requirements globally.
Maintain strong internal controls, data privacy standards, and risk management practices across all finance technologies and operations.
Partner with internal audit and compliance teams to ensure ongoing readiness and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
Leadership & Talent Development
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Finance Engineering organization focused on collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
Promote a culture of empowerment, continuous learning, and innovation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Systems; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience leading finance operations, transformation, or technology initiatives within complex, global organizations.
Proven record of delivering measurable business outcomes through digital finance modernization.
Skills & Attributes
Strategic financial acumen with deep process understanding (O2C, P2P, R2R, FP&A).
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, manage large-scale programs, and drive organizational alignment.
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and operational excellence.
Commitment to innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $233,300.00 to $335,400.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits
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