Finance Transformation & Systems Manager

WHO WE ARE
Lindblad Expeditions is a pioneer in the Expedition Travel space, with a legacy of exploration and discovery spanning decades. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, to opening the Galápagos and Easter Island to tourism, to launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, our mission has always been to connect travelers with the world’s most extraordinary places.

Today, our fleet of 16 ships takes nearly 25,000 guests annually to some of the planet’s most remote and pristine locations. At Lindblad Expeditions, we do whatever it takes to ensure our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery.”

POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Transformation & Systems Manager plays a key role in modernizing the company’s financial systems, processes, and data environment. This role serves as the bridge between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders by owning core financial applications, driving process optimization, and ensuring scalable, well-controlled systems that support timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting process knowledge with systems expertise and a continuous-improvement mindset. This individual will lead initiatives that enhance automation, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across the Finance organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Financial Systems Ownership & Governance:
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for key financial systems (ERP, subledgers, reporting tools, close automation tools).
• Oversee system configurations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations, ensuring proper testing, documentation, and change controls.
• Partner with IT to manage issue resolution, system performance, and reliable data flows across platforms.
• Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain governance standards, including user access protocols, data integrity controls, and system documentation.

Transformation & Process Optimization:
• Lead cross-functional finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, simplification, and standardization.
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to leverage technology to reduce manual work and streamline close activities.
• Serve as project manager for system implementations, new module deployments, or integration efforts with other business systems.
• Drive adoption of new system functionalities and ensure proper training for end users.

Systems Strategy & Roadmap:
• Document and maintain the full financial systems landscape, including integrations, data flows, and dependencies.
• Develop and manage the multi-year systems roadmap aligned with business growth, accounting needs, and internal controls.
• Partner with leadership (Controller, CFO, IT, FP&A) to assess future-state requirements and translate them into prioritized initiatives.
• Track ongoing system performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement.

Controls, Compliance & IT General Controls:
• Partner with the SOX Manager to oversee design and performance of ITGCs across financial applications.
• Coordinate and support internal/external audit requests related to system controls, configurations, and change management.
• Maintain process and system documentation to support compliance requirements.
• Monitor risks related to system access, segregation of duties, and data security.
• Lead remediation efforts for any system-related control deficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial systems, or finance transformation roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with ERP systems and related finance applications; implementation or enhancement experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT, and business teams.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our New York City-area office.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.