Senior Manager, Finance Systems

Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to accelerate their most critical business processes. More than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, rely on Airtable to transform how work gets done.

At Airtable, we are passionate about how our product democratizes software creation and empowers anyone to “create anything.” We believe well-designed, integrated business systems are critical to our teams’ executing on this vision. As we scale rapidly toward our next stage of growth, we’re investing in the intelligent systems and automation layer that empowers teams to move faster, smarter, and more efficiently.

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Finance Systems will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of Airtable’s Finance technology ecosystem. This leader will architect scalable, intelligent systems that enhance automation, accuracy, and insight across the Finance organization. The ideal candidate combines deep Finance process expertise with a strong understanding of modern SaaS systems, data integration, and AI-driven innovation. This role reports into Airtable's Head of Business Technology.

What you’ll do

Develop and execute a long-term Finance Systems roadmap , aligning technology investments with Finance’s strategic priorities and Airtable’s broader business objectives.

Own the design, implementation, and optimization

of core Finance applications, including ERP, billing, procurement, Financial planning and reporting platforms.

Lead system integrations and data flow optimization

across the Finance tech stack to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial data.

Oversee

the daily functioning, maintenance, and support of Workday Financials, including Integrations as well as other Finance applications.

Drive continuous improvement and modernization

by evaluating and implementing new Workday product offerings such as to unlock new capabilities and efficiencies.

Drive automation and process improvement

initiatives leveraging

AI and workflow automation tools

to reduce manual effort, enhance efficiency, and improve control.

Partner with Finance leadership

(Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Tax, and Revenue Operations, Finance Operations) to identify system gaps and enable operational excellence.

Ensure company compliance

with Data Privacy Laws, coordinate global compliance efforts with Legal and other stakeholders, and assist in meeting new regional or global data privacy requirements like HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.

Manage vendor relationships

with key Finance technology providers and evaluate new tools that align with strategic goals.

Build, mentor, and lead a small but high-impact team

of Finance Systems professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Who you are

10+ years of progressive experience in Finance Systems, Business Systems, or ERP implementation / management roles, ideally within high-growth technology companies.

Hands-on expertise with Workday Financials , including design, configuration, and optimization of modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Billing, and Reporting.

Deep knowledge of financial processes and systems (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, and Record to Report).

Strong understanding of new and emerging Workday platform offerings, such as Workday AI, Prism Analytics, Accounting Center, Workday Extend, and Adaptive Planning , and their potential to transform Finance operations.

Solid experience with other SaaS systems such as Navan, Stripe, Salesforce, FloQast, Avalara, Auditoria, High Radius, Xactly, CaptivateIQ etc.

Proven success in leading cross-functional system transformations and large-scale integrations.

Experienced in applying AI-driven automation, data models, and advanced analytics to transform Finance operations and drive systems optimization.

Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and data governance.

Excellent project management skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, intelligent technology solutions.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; adept at influencing across Finance, Legal, Data and Systems.

Experience managing and developing a high-performing team.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with iPaaS tools like Workato or Boomi to connect finance systems with CRMs and HRIS.

Experience with RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) to streamline financial workflows.

Compensation awarded to successful candidates will vary based on their work location, relevant skills, and experience. Our total compensation package also includes the opportunity to receive benefits, restricted stock units, and may include incentive compensation. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit offerings, please check out Life at Airtable.

For work locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, New York City, and Los Angeles, the base salary range for this role is :

$202,000 - $286,900 USD .

Airtable is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by applicable federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances.

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