Director Of Finance Software Engineering

Director of Finance Software Engineering

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.

You will be joining an extremely forward-thinking Global Business Operations Engineering team, reporting to the VP of Engineering. This team has exceptional functional, process, and technical expertise and has made significant progress in the AI space. You will work with folks who are not only smart but make it enjoyable as we work towards UKG's organizational goals.

Role Summary

The Director of Finance Software Engineering leads the design, delivery, and modernization of enterprise finance platforms supporting Order-to-Cash (O2C), Revenue Recognition, PTP, and core Finance operations. This role partners closely with the CFO office, Finance Operations, and IT leadership to drive multi-year digital transformation initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance (SOX, ASC 606, ASC 842), and enable scalable, audit-ready financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Technology Strategy & Transformation

• Own end-to-end finance systems strategy across O2C, Revenue Accounting, Source-to-Pay, Project Accounting, Asset Accounting, and Lease Accounting.
• Define and execute multi-year finance modernization roadmaps aligned to CFO and enterprise objectives.
• Lead large-scale ERP and revenue platform transformations, including D365 or SAP S/4HANA.
• Drive adoption of standardized finance operating models, automation, and data governance frameworks.

Engineering Delivery & Transformation

• Lead and scale a global organization of 50+ engineers and managers, including managers-of-managers, across multiple regions.
• Establish strong engineering execution, release governance, and delivery excellence across internal teams and system integrators.
• Ensure all solutions are SOX-compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with internal control standards.
• Oversee complex multi-vendor ecosystems, including SIs and platform partners.

Stakeholder & Executive Partnership

• Act as a trusted technology advisor to Finance leadership, and business executives.
• Translate complex finance and revenue business models into scalable, compliant technical solutions.
• Present architecture options, trade-offs, and investment recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with Finance Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and Shared Services to drive adoption and outcomes.

Revenue & Compliance Enablement

• Lead ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition implementations and decommission legacy revenue solutions.
• Enable subscription, usage-based, and project-based revenue models through tightly integrated billing and revenue platforms.
• Drive compliance with ASC 842 Lease Accounting and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain zero-material-weakness outcomes through disciplined controls and governance.

Automation, Data & Innovation

• Champion automation, AI/ML-enabled tooling, and rules-based workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle times.
• Improve data quality, reconciliation accuracy, and financial close efficiency.
• Increase automation coverage across finance and O2C processes while reducing operational risk.

People Development & Culture

• Build and sustain a strong mentorship culture, developing senior leaders and succession pipelines.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable engineering culture across global teams.
• Coach leaders on execution rigor, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise finance systems, ERP, or revenue platforms.
• 7+ years in senior engineering or technology leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in Finance, O2C, Revenue Accounting, and ERP-led transformations.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition platforms (Zuora RevPro or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of SOX controls, audit readiness, and financial compliance (ASC 606, ASC 842).
• Proven experience managing large global teams and multi-million-dollar initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with CFO, CAO, and Finance leadership.

Preferred

• Experience with subscription and usage-based business models.
• Background in automation, data platforms, or AI/ML applied to finance operations.
• Experience operating in high-growth, public company environments.

Success Measures

On-time, SOX-compliant delivery of major finance platform releases.

Increased accuracy, scalability, and audit confidence of finance systems.

Strong bench of finance technology leaders and succession readiness.

High stakeholder trust and satisfaction across Finance and IT leadership.

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. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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 $163,900 to $235,550. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG's benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.