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Director, Finance IT Systems

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026

Summary

The Director of Finance IT Systems will lead the transformation and optimization of the Oracle NetSuite ERP environment, enabling Finance and Operations to operate more efficiently and effectively. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role serves as the strategic owner of financial systems, ensuring alignment with business needs while driving innovation, scalability, and speed to market. The ideal candidate will act as the “go‑to” partner for Finance, elevating their understanding of industry best practices, out-of-the-box capabilities, and modern ERP processes. 

 

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Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, hire, mentor, and develop a team of 7 Finance IT Systems professionals to support and enhance NetSuite and related applications. 

     

  • Own the end‑to‑end Oracle NetSuite ERP roadmap, driving transformation from current state to a more streamlined, scalable, and effective environment. 

     

  • Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and US leadership to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions. 

     

  • Architect and design NetSuite capabilities that modernize core finance processes and improve operational efficiency. 

     

  • Partner with CRM, Integration, and BI teams to deliver seamless, end‑to‑end business workflows across the enterprise. 

     

  • Lead M&A integrations of finance systems. 

     

  • Work with Oracle and external vendors to manage licensing, optimize contracts, and ensure efficient system utilization. 

     

  • Educate Finance teams on industry standards, out‑of‑box NetSuite functionalities, and best practices. 

     

  • Streamline both support and development efforts by aligning the right talent with organizational priorities. 

     

  • Drive continuous process improvements, automation opportunities, and system governance. 


Required Qualifications
  • 10 years of Oracle NetSuite ERP implementation, optimization, and administration experience. 

     

  • Strong financial systems background with deep knowledge of finance operations and accounting workflows. 

     

  • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and building organizational capability. 

     

  • Proven leadership in integrating and unifying financial systems from M&A. 

     

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with global business partners and cross‑functional teams. 

     

  • Experience in vendor management, including Oracle partnerships and licensing oversight. 

     

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans. 

     

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution ability, prioritization skills, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements. 


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Compensation

The base salary range is $195,000-$205,000 per year for full-time employment, exclusive of benefits. This position is also eligible for a bonus of 20% of the base salary. Your base salary will be determined by your individual skills, education, and experience. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical in order to allow for future salary growth. 

 

U.S. Benefits

·       Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

·       Healthcare HSA

·       HSA with employer contribution

·       10 paid holidays

·       10 days of paid annual leave

·       9 days of paid sick time

·       Paid parental leave

·       401(k) with employer match

 

Other Perks

·       Education assistance program

·       Dependent Care HSA match

·       Adoption assistance

·       Fertility care support

·       Backup care for family and pets

·       A growing network of employee resource groups

·       Employee referral program

·       Employee Assistance Program

Salary : $195,000 - $205,000

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