The Head of Financial Systems will own the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of Scale AI's finance technology stack.

You are a builder-first leader who blends enterprise architecture with AI automation - eliminating manual workflows, tightening the financial data fabric, and enabling the Finance team to move with the speed and rigor the business demands.

You will be the primary technology partner to the Finance leadership team, and the person ultimately accountable for the reliability, scalability, and intelligence of every system that touches the financial close, revenue, and spend lifecycle.

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 , where the team is as proud of a clean reconciliation workflow as any external product shipped.

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

• Strong understanding of Sox IT General controls and track record implementing them

• 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 Finance leadership, translating technical complexity into clear business decisions

• Proficiency in an iPaaS platform (e.g., Workato, Mulesoft, Boomi, etc.)

• Workato Certification is a big plus

• 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

Compensation

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training.

Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant.

You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement benefits

• A learning and development stipend

• Generous PTO

Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Base Salary Range

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of San Francisco is $198,400-$248,000 USD

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As you master our integration landscape, you'll have opportunities to expand into Claude-powered AI automation and data pipeline development.

You'll build the integration backbone for one of the fastest-growing AI companies, with a front-row seat to how Claude transforms financial operations. This is a foundational role where you'll shape our integration architecture from the ground up, then expand into cutting-edge AI automation as our needs evolve.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain integrations connecting ERP systems with downstream applications, including ZipHQ, Brex, Navan, Clearwater, Payroll systems, Salesforce, and other critical financial platforms using Workato, MuleSoft, or similar iPaaS solutions.

• Support integration development and testing during the ERP implementation projects.

• Develop and maintain REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth 2.0 authentication flows for secure system-to-system communication.

• Implement real-time and batch integration patterns supporting high-volume financial transactions.

• Establish monitoring, alerting, and error-handling frameworks to ensure integration reliability and data integrity.

• Document integration architectures, data flows, API specifications, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Collaborate with implementation consulting partners and vendors on technical integration requirements.

Additional scope includes AI automation and data infrastructure, including AI agent development, data pipeline support, governance, and collaboration.

You may be a good fit if you have 8+ years of experience in integration development, data engineering, or systems engineering roles, possess hands-on experience with iPaaS platforms, and have strong programming skills in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Strong candidates may also have experience with high-growth technology companies, background in AI/ML companies, and hands-on experience with specific platforms, including Workday Financials, Stripe, Salesforce, Zuora RevPro, Zip Procurement, Clearwater treasury systems, Pigment planning tools, Numeric close management, and programming skills in Python/JavaScript.

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As you master our integration landscape, you'll have opportunities to expand into Claude-powered AI automation and data pipeline development.

You'll build the integration backbone for one of the fastest-growing AI companies, with a front-row seat to how Claude transforms financial operations. This is a foundational role where you'll shape our integration architecture from the ground up, then expand into cutting-edge AI automation as our needs evolve.

Responsibilities

Core Focus: Integration Development & ERP Support

• Design, build, and maintain integrations connecting ERP systems with downstream applications including ZipHQ, Brex, Navan, Clearwater, Payroll systems, Salesforce, and other critical financial platforms using Workato, MuleSoft, or similar iPaaS solutions

• Support integration development and testing during the ERP implementation projects

• Develop and maintain REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth 2.0 authentication flows for secure system-to-system communication

• Implement real-time and batch integration patterns supporting high-volume financial transactions

• Establish monitoring, alerting, and error-handling frameworks to ensure integration reliability and data integrity

• Document integration architectures, data flows, API specifications, and troubleshooting procedures

• Collaborate with implementation consulting partners and vendors on technical integration requirements

Additional Scope: AI Automation & Data Infrastructure

• Build and deploy Claude-powered AI agents that automate financial operations including intelligent document processing, workflow automation, financial audit and reconciliations, and self-service reporting

• Design agentic workflows that leverage Claude API capabilities integrated with ERP platform data and processes

• Create automated validation and quality assurance processes for AI-generated outputs

• Partner with Finance teams to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into AI agent solutions

• Support data pipeline development using Airflow for workflow orchestration and dbt for data transformation

• Build and maintain data flows from ERP and other financial systems into BigQuery for analytics and reporting

• Implement data quality checks and testing frameworks for financial data pipelines

• Collaborate with Data Infrastructure team on pipeline architecture, performance optimization, and security monitoring

• Support executive dashboards and financial analytics by ensuring timely, accurate data delivery

Governance & Collaboration

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for integrations, AI agents, and data pipelines

• Support internal and external audits with technical evidence and system access reviews

• Collaborate with Finance Systems Engineers on operational support, troubleshooting, and enhancement requests

• Partner with Finance Operations, Accounting, FP&A, Engineering, and Data Infrastructure teams to deliver holistic solutions

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in integration development, data engineering, or systems engineering roles

• Hands-on experience with iPaaS platforms such as Workato, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or similar integration tools

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript for building custom integrations, APIs, and automation scripts

• Experience with data pipeline tools including Airflow for orchestration and dbt for transformation

• Working knowledge of cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, or Databricks

• Understanding of REST API design patterns, webhooks, OAuth 2.0, and modern integration architectures

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, Workday Financials, or similar) and financial business processes

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex integration issues across multiple systems

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-growth technology companies scaling through rapid revenue expansion (5x-10x growth)

• Background in AI/ML companies with familiarity in modern SaaS business models including consumption-based pricing, usage metering platforms, and marketplace billing

• Hands-on experience with specific platforms: Workday Financials (Workday Studio, EIB, custom reports, Prism Analytics)

• Technical expertise with modern finance tech stack including Stripe, Salesforce, Zuora RevPro, Zip Procurement, Clearwater treasury systems, Pigment planning tools, Numeric close management

• Programming skills in Python / JavaScript, or similar languages for building custom integrations, APIs, and automation scripts

• Experience with AI/LLM integration for financial operations, including document processing, data extraction, intelligent automation, and agentic workflows (familiarity with Claude models and API is a plus)

• Hands-on experience with modern data stack tools: BigQuery/Snowflake/Databricks, dbt for data transformation, Airflow for workflow orchestration

• Professional certifications such as Workato, Workday integrations, or relevant technical credentials

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related technical/business field

• Experience with business intelligence and financial reporting tools (Hex, Looker, Tableau, Power BI) for executive dashboards and financial analytics

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