About Slate: Slate is a new company exploring innovation in the electric vehicle space. As we scale rapidly, we're building a digitally enabled finance function to support fast, data-driven decision-making, strong internal controls, and operational agility
Who we are looking for: We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager, Finance Operations & Systems Enablement to help build the foundation of Slate's finance systems and processes. This role is business-led and cross-functional, responsible for defining and owning the business requirements that power key Finance & Accounting capabilitiesfrom procure-to-pay to record-to-report to financial planning.
Rather than modernizing legacy systems, this is a rare opportunity to design and deliver new processes and tools from the ground up, in partnership with Finance, Accounting, IT, and Purchasing. The ideal candidate thrives in white-space environments and can balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
A critical focus of this role will be to lead the delivery of key systems and control capabilities identified during a recent third-party finance and controls assessment, ensuring we are well-positioned for operational scale and strategic flexibility.
What you get to do:
- Lead the definition, documentation, and prioritization of business requirements for core Finance & Accounting systems—including ERP (NetSuite), EPM, product cost management, and financial close tools.
- Build and enhance foundational business processes across procure-to-pay, record-to-report, inventory/costing, and financial planning to support scale and compliance.
- Act as the business lead on cross-functional systems initiatives, working closely with the Enterprise Architect in IT to define and maintain a forward-looking Finance & Accounting technology vision.
- Own delivery of critical process and systems improvements identified in a recent independent assessment of Finance & Accounting capabilities and controls.
- Serve as a strategic partner and liaison between Finance/Accounting and IT—ensuring business requirements are well understood, solutions are fit-for-purpose, and implementations are successful.
- Document and standardize policies, workflows, and procedures to support audit readiness, data integrity, and efficient operations.
- Coordinate testing, training, and change management efforts related to new finance systems or enhancements.
- Monitor and improve finance system governance, including user access, roles, and internal controls in collaboration with IT and Compliance teams.
What you bring to the team: We're looking for someone with:
- 10+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Finance Operations, with at least 5 years in finance systems enablement, process design, or project delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred.
- Strong understanding of core finance and accounting processes and how they translate into systems capabilities.
- Experience building or significantly enhancing finance systems and processes, especially ERP (NetSuite preferred), EPM, procurement, or close/consolidation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive outcomes in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Process-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through ambiguity to build structure.
- High integrity and accountability in managing financial data and internal control requirements.
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate: Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
This is a US-based position. Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.
