Senior Director, Finance Transformation

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. POSITION: Senior Director, Finance Transformation DEPARTMENT: Controllership REPORTS TO: Global Controller FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt LEGENDS GLOBALLegends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. requirements are fully understood, prioritized, and delivered. The ideal candidate is a finance and accounting leader and must be a strong communicator who can drive complex, multi-workstream initiatives to successful completion. Candidates will be expected to keep leadership informed and aligned every step of the way. Ultimately, this role is critical to ensure the transformation is delivered in line with Controllership team's expectations. ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the primary liaison between Controller leadership and the various transformation initiatives, including the ERP system implementationAct as the voice of the Controller's organization throughout the project, ensuring finance and accounting requirements are accurately captured, communicated, and addressedBuild and maintain strong relationships with IT, project management office (PMO), external implementation partners, and other cross-functional stakeholdersFacilitate communication and alignment across finance, accounting, and technology teamsOversee the day-to-day work of the transformation initiative(s) to ensure Controller needs are met throughout design, build, and deployment phasesEnsure project decisions and design choices align with controllership, financial reporting, and internal control requirementsProvide timely status updates to Controller and senior finance leadershipProactively flag issues and risks to timeline, scope, or Controller requirements, and drive resolution through appropriate escalation pathsEnsure UAT planning, execution, and issue resolution stay on track and aligned with the overall project timelineCoordinate with Controller team members and process owners to define test scenarios that reflect real-world close, reporting, and control requirementsTrack UAT progress, defects, and remediation efforts, ensuring timely closure prior to go-liveConfirm that testing adequately validates system readiness to support close, reporting, and controls objectivesEnsure the ERP and broader transformation initiatives are designed and implemented to enable a timelier financial close processChampion system and process changes that support accurate and timely financial reportingPartner with control owners to ensure the future-state system and processes strengthen, rather than compromise, the internal control environmentDefine and track success metrics/KPIs to measure realized benefits, post-implementation (e. benefits post go-live. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with effectiveness, energy and enthusiasm. requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. requirements, and internal control frameworks (e. skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority across finance, IT, and business teams. COMPENSATIONCompetitive salary range between $200,000-$215,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. WORKING CONDITIONSLocation: This role will be based in Norwalk, Connecticut. The position offers a hybrid arrangement, with an expected 4 days in office. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. NOTE:The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.