Director Application Development - Corporate Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Vichara is a Financial Services focused products and services firm headquartered in NY and building systems for some of the largest i-banks and hedge funds in the world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of developers building applications for finance, trading, research, and risk.

Partner with finance, operations, and compliance stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Oversee architecture, code quality, and system performance; enforce SDLC best practices.

Drive modernization initiatives, including microservices, CI / CD pipelines, and containerization.

Manage delivery roadmaps, priorities, and vendor / third-party integrations.

Ensure compliance, audit-readiness, and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

The Head of Finance Information Technology (Finance IT) is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning financial systems, data platforms, and technology strategies with the organization’s finance function. This leader ensures that the company’s financial operations are supported by robust, secure, and scalable IT systems, driving efficiency, compliance, and innovation across the enterprise.

Essential DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Define and execute the Finance IT strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and finance transformation initiatives.
• Partner with the CFO, CIO, and executive leadership to identify opportunities where technology can optimize financial processes and decision-making.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives in the finance function, including automation, analytics, and ERP modernization.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of core finance systems (e.g., ERP, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, FP&A platforms, Performance Analytics & Reporting).
• Ensure integration between finance systems and other enterprise platforms (HR, CRM, Data Warehouse, BI tools).
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven analytics, RPA, cloud-based finance solutions) to improve efficiency.
• Ensure financial systems comply with regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, data privacy, audit standards).
• Implement strong IT controls, cybersecurity safeguards, and data governance frameworks within finance platforms.
• Manage system access controls, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing Finance IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology providers.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes through automation, standardization, and system enhancements.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial data and reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance of Finance IT systems and projects.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES :

Proven track record of managing large-scale finance IT programs and teams. Strong knowledge of financial processes (accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A, procurement) and associated technologies.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

Additional Information

Compensation -   330K pa

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