Manager, Financial Systems

Squarespace is looking for a Manager, Financial Systems to lead cross-functional delivery, partner with Finance leadership, and independently drive solutions across multiple critical Finance processes.

The Financial Systems team runs and evolves Finance so the function operates with less manual effort, stronger controls, and better data, enabling Finance to scale with the company. You will work closely with Accounting, AP, Tax, Procurement, Internal Controls, FP&A, Engineering, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3–4 direct reports, setting priorities, managing workloads, and providing regular feedback that drives growth and performance.
• Own the systems roadmap across financial applications ecosystem, scoping initiatives and sequencing investments against Finance goals and the broader company plan.
• Drive implementations, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance across platforms , including SOX compliance, data integrity audits, and quality controls.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, AP, Procurement, Controls, Data Analytics, and IT to translate financial process needs into durable technology solutions.
• Manage priorities, trade-offs, and risks across a multi-project environment while maintaining a transparent intake and prioritization process.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in financial systems, including 3+ years leading a team or function, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on experience administering financial systems , managing configurations, integrations, and platform health across a multi-tool environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage service delivery across competing priorities, keeping partners informed and execution on track without heavy process overhead.
• Experience leading people through ambiguity: setting direction, delegating clearly, and building a team that brings solutions rather than problems.
• Proven ability to drive alignment across Finance, Engineering, and IT partners on system decisions with meaningful downstream impact.

Nice to Haves

• Experience designing or automating financial workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Background managing external vendors or implementation consultants.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums.
• Fertility and adoption benefits.
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage.
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription.
• Global Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave.
• Pretax commuter benefit.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee donation match to community organizations.
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Dog-friendly workplace.
• Free lunch and snacks.
• Private rooftop.
• Hack week twice per year.

This is a hybrid role working from the NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Director, Financial Systems.