Director of IT Financial Systems

Equinix • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary The Director of Enterprise Finance Systems & Transformation is responsible for leading the global strategy, delivery, and optimization of Oracle Financials Cloud ERP and EPM platforms. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT to architect scalable processes, enhance financial reporting capabilities, and enable global business growth through a modern, integrated financial technology ecosystem.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience leading Oracle Cloud Financials application implementations and support operations.
• Proven leadership managing 3+ successful global Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM implementations.
• Strong background in finance processes, global accounting standards, regulatory compliance, and enterprise‑scale ERP governance.
• Expertise in Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, OIC, and financial data/reporting tools (OTBI, Smart View, FRS).
• Demonstrated success leading high‑performing functional and technical teams in complex, global environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational change leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Define and execute a multi‑year transformation roadmap for Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM to support global scale, operational efficiency, and evolving business requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that modernize finance processes and increase automation across the enterprise.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Accounting, and IT, ensuring system design meets complex statutory, regulatory, tax, and reporting needs. Influence senior stakeholders on technology investments, process changes, and data governance priorities.
• Oracle ERP/EPM Excellence Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of Oracle Cloud Financials and EPM modules, enabling improvements in GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation. Champion best practices for global standardization across financial processes.
• Cloud Governance & Release Management Oversee the full lifecycle of Oracle Cloud quarterly releases, including impact assessment, regression testing, change control, and new feature adoption. Establish governance frameworks to ensure platform stability and alignment with business priorities.
• Systems Integration & Architecture Direct complex integrations between Oracle Financials and third‑party systems (e.g., Salesforce, HRIS, banking/payment networks) using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and modern integration patterns. Partner with enterprise architecture leaders to ensure a scalable, secure, and reliable financial systems ecosystem.
• Operational & Team Leadership Lead and mentor a high‑performing global team of Oracle functional and technical specialists, ensuring adherence to SLAs and operational excellence. Develop staffing strategies, career development pathways, and high-performance culture.
• Compliance, Controls & Security Ensure the Oracle environment remains fully compliant with internal controls, SOX, GDPR, and audit requirements. Implement and maintain strict Segregation of Duties (SoD) and data security policies.
• Vendor & Financial Management Manage relationships with Oracle, SI partners, and technology vendors to maximize ROI and ensure optimal service delivery. Own the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Oracle licensing, infrastructure, and support operations.
• Reporting & Data Insights Standardize global financial reporting using OTBI, Financial Reporting Studio, Smart View, and related tools to deliver real‑time insights to executive leadership. Partner with FP&A to modernize analytical capabilities and improve data quality.
• Change Management & Adoption Lead global change management efforts, including training, communication, and user enablement for new Oracle features, processes, and integrations. Champion a culture of adoption, data integrity, and process excellence.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed