VP, Shared Services

CORPORATE PRACTICE

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DESCRIPTION

The Vice President, Shared Services will be responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of the Shared Services organization (> 60 team members), including Payroll, Billing, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Travel.

This role ensures the delivery of accurate, efficient, and compliant services across all functions while driving process standardization, system integration, and continuous improvement.

Leads the organization's Shared Services transformation, including the implementation and optimization of Oracle Cloud ERP.

Develops and implements strategies, internal controls, and operating procedures to support scalable and efficient service delivery across all business units and locations.

NOTE: Candidates should reside in the East Coast

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Leadership


* Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for all Shared Services functions, including Payroll, Billing, Accounts Payable, Cash Applications, Procurement, and Travel


* Partner closely with Finance, HR, IT, and Operations leaders to align shared services with enterprise priorities


* Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement


* Lead Shared Services integration efforts for future acquisitions

ERP Transformation & Process Optimization


* Lead Shared Services strategy and execution for the implementation and optimization of Oracle Cloud ERP and other financial systems including Payroll (ADP), T&E (Emburse/Egencia), etc.


* Drive standardization and integration of processes across functions and business units


* Evaluate and redesign end-to-end processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability


* Champion automation, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making

Operational Excellence


* Ensure accurate and timely processing across all shared services functions, including payroll, billing, procure-to-pay, and travel expenses


* Implement and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks


* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities


* Serve as an escalation point for complex operational or...