
Head of Financial Integration, Astra
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Position Summary
The Head of Financial Integration is a key leadership role responsible for providing financial and accounting support for Astra's ERP and other financial systems integration projects. The purpose of the role is to ensure systems are configured correctly to meet financial reporting requirements and support consistent, scalable practices across the network. The successful candidate will lead ERP financial configuration efforts, partner with local OpCo teams and with other leaders within the Astra team and facilitate financial integration during acquisitions as needed.
This position will report to the Chief Programs Officer on an interim basis and will report to the Chief Financial Officer once that position is filled.
Core Competencies and Experience
- Hands-on experience with ERP configuration and financial system implementations.
- Strong technical knowledge of ERP financial modules (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets).
- Direct experience in being responsible for closing the books for a service organization.
- Demonstrated success in accelerating month end close cycles, improving efficiency, and reporting accuracy with ERP tools.
- Consistently reduced month end close timelines through process optimization and automation.
- Direct experience validating financial processes as part of ERP sustainment and software release cycles.
- Understanding of absorption accounting and associated processes.
- Experience with security setup for enterprise security for financial reporting.
- Experience closing and reporting in multiple currencies and managing foreign exchange including reevaluation and translation.
- Ability to lead financial integration efforts during M&A activity.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Excellent communication skills and social agility to work across varying levels of financial experience.
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to drive clarity in decentralized environments.
- Track record of high performance in fast-paced, growth-oriented businesses.
- Experience operating in a role similar to an independent consultant, providing objective guidance across teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support on-site integration and ERP work.
Compensation
The compensation for this position will range from $175-250K depending on experience and qualifications.
Work Location
This position may be performed remotely from home or another remote location, or from Astra's headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Relocation is not required or paid for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in ERP financial configuration and integration.
- Significant financial responsibility in ERP implementation projects.
- Ability to influence across all levels, including executives and early-career staff.
- Strong change management, communication, and adaptability skills.
- Experience in a high-growth, acquisition-driven business environment preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- This role will act as an objective liaison and advisor between integration teams and the Finance team to ensure system design supports scalable and accurate financial reporting.
- Will serve as the financial integration lead, working in close coordination with the VP of Integration who oversees overall program management for new acquisitions.
- Will divide time between supporting the ERP Systems Implementation team and the new Acquisition Integrations team.
- Provide financial discipline and subject matter guidance for ERP financial configuration (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets).
- Travel regularly (up to 25%) to Operating Companies to provide on-site support, build trust, and lead financial integration work.
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