SVP, Business Management Technology
$200k - $250k USD
Position Summary
The Senior Vice President, Business Management Technology as a member of Focus’s Technology Leadership Team is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy that enables scalable, efficient, and compliant business management operations across the organization. This leader will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of accounting and business management platforms that support complex financial workflows, client reporting, and operational excellence.
This role is located in Century City, California.
Primary Responsibilities
- Define and lead the long-term technology roadmap for Business Management capabilities, with a strong emphasis on accounting, reporting, and operational platforms.
- Help transform using AI and Technology on our business management, accounting and bill paying services including how to extend our Salesforce environment to support the needs of the Business Management teams.
- Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders across Business Management, Finance, and Operations to align technology solutions with business objectives.
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams responsible for business management systems, integrations, and vendor relationships.
- Act as an executive sponsor for large-scale system implementations and transformations.
- Own and optimize accounting and business management systems (e.g., general ledger, billing, payables/receivables, financial reporting, workflow automation).
- Evaluate, select, and implement accounting and business management software solutions that support multi-entity, multi-client, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure systems enable accurate, timely, and scalable financial reporting for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Lead efforts to modernize legacy systems and rationalize technology across business lines.
- Drive automation and process efficiency to reduce manual effort, risk, and operational friction.
- Champion data integrity, security, and controls across all business management technologies. Maintain the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of restricted and internal data according to the company’s data classification and data security policies and standards, balancing controls with business needs.
- Work with our risk, legal and compliance teams to comply with regulations e.g. CCPA, GDPR, SOX 404(b) and GLBA and other laws
- Establish governance, controls, and best practices for system usage, data management, and change management.
- Ensure scalability and resiliency of platforms as the organization grows.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles supporting finance, accounting, or business management functions.
- Deep hands-on experience with accounting software and business management platforms (e.g., financial accounting, reporting, billing, workflow tools).
- Proven track record of building and scaling business management technology capabilities in a complex, multi-entity environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial operations, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience leading large, cross-functional system implementations and transformations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive stakeholders.
This position is an exemptposition. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $200,000-$250,000base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
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