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This role is a senior Finance Systems & Transformation Manager position at ClickHouse, a high-growth cloud company. The manager will own the entire technology ecosystem supporting the Finance organization, including system implementations, integrations, data integrity, and AI adoption. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this individual serves as the Finance technology leader and drives process transformation toward public-company readiness. The role requires extensive collaboration across Finance, Engineering, and Operations, with a focus on scalability, automation, and SOX-compliant control environments. This is a rare opportunity to shape systems foundational to the company's IPO journey.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Finance Systems & Transformation Manager role at ClickHouse. With over 7 years of experience leading finance systems and transformation initiatives in high-growth technology companies, I have a proven track record of building scalable, automated, and SOX-ready finance ecosystems. I am particularly drawn to ClickHouse's mission and rapid growth, and I see a clear alignment between my expertise and the strategic priorities of this role.
In my previous positions, I have led complex ERP implementations, designed integration frameworks, and deployed AI-driven workflows that improved data integrity and operational efficiency. I thrive at the intersection of Finance, Engineering, and Operations, translating business needs into robust system solutions. My hands-on experience with record-to-report, procure-to-pay, and order-to-cash processes has prepared me to challenge existing workflows and drive meaningful transformation.
I am eager to bring my strategic vision, technical depth, and change management skills to ClickHouse as the company continues its impressive path to IPO. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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In a previous role, I led the migration from a legacy ERP to a modern cloud-based system. The biggest challenge was data mapping and ensuring business continuity during the transition. I mitigated this by creating detailed cross-functional dependency maps, involving stakeholders early, and running parallel processing for two months to validate data integrity. For adoption, I developed training sessions and a change management plan that addressed concerns proactively, resulting in a smooth go-live within the planned timeline.
I integrate ITGCs into the system design and configuration phase rather than retrofitting them later. This includes defining user access controls, segregation of duties, audit logging, and change management procedures. I work with internal audit and external auditors during the design to ensure all requirements are met. For every implementation, I document the control environment and perform testing to validate effectiveness, ensuring the system is SOX-compliant from day one.
I designed and deployed an AI agent that automated the monthly reconciliation of intercompany transactions. The agent flagged exceptions based on predefined rules and learned from historical data to auto-match routine entries. This reduced manual effort by 70% and improved accuracy. I also established a governance framework with human-in-the-loop checkpoints to ensure auditability and data security, which was critical for gaining stakeholder trust.
I prioritize based on impact on financial close speed, data integrity, and public-company readiness. I assess each initiative's ROI, alignment with strategic goals, and dependencies. I use a roadmap approach, sequencing projects that unlock the most value while managing risk. I also maintain transparent communication with finance leadership and technical teams to adjust priorities as business needs evolve, ensuring we always focus on the highest-value work.
We had recurring failures in the order-to-cash integration between Salesforce and our billing system. The root cause was a lack of field-level validation and missing error-handling logic. I led a cross-functional review to document the integration flow, then implemented automated data validation scripts and real-time alerting. I also designed a reconciliation framework that surfaced discrepancies immediately. This reduced integration failures by over 90% and eliminated manual workarounds that created control risks.
About ClickHouse
Recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list, ClickHouse is one of the most innovative and fast-growing private cloud companies. With more than 4,000 customers and ARR that has grown over 250 percent year over year, ClickHouse leads the market in real-time analytics, data warehousing, observability, and AI workloads.
The company’s sustained, accelerating momentum was recently validated by a $400M Series D financing round. Over the past three months, customers including Capital One, Lovable, Decagon, Polymarket, and Airwallex have adopted the platform or expanded existing deployments. These customers join an established base of AI innovators and global brands such as Meta, Cursor, Sony, and Tesla.
We’re on a mission to transform how companies use data. Come be a part of our journey!
We’re looking for a Finance Systems & Transformation Manager to own the technology ecosystem that powers ClickHouse’s Finance organization. This is a rare, high-impact role at the intersection of Finance, Engineering, and Operations, reporting to the Corporate Controller and serving as the Finance technology leader.
In this role, you’ll own Finance systems end-to-end such as implementations, integrations, data integrity, AI adoption, and the governance framework that keeps it all running reliably. If you’ve thrived in high-growth environments, love building systems that didn’t exist before, and want to do work that directly shapes a company’s path to IPO, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
Process Transformation & Strategic Leadership
- Develop and own the long-term Finance Systems roadmap, ensuring investments align with business priorities and operational scalability.
- Lead Finance’s technology transformation by driving strategic initiatives that modernize business processes, improve effectiveness, and enable the Finance team to scale toward public-company readiness.
- Challenge existing Finance workflows such as Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, and Order-to-Cash to identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate.
- Serve as the bridge between Finance and technical teams, translating business requirements into scalable system solutions and owning successful delivery, adoption, and change management.
System Implementations
- Lead enterprise-wide Finance system implementations, major enhancements, and platform migrations.
- Own cross-functional dependency mapping for every implementation by documenting upstream and downstream impacts.
- Embed IT General Controls (ITGCs) into each new system as it’s implemented, building the SOX-ready control environment required for a public company.
Integration Management & Data Integrity
- Lead the implementation of integrations and remediate recurring failure points across the Finance technology stack, reducing manual intervention and improving data reliability.
- Own the integrity of Finance data flows across all integrated systems by proactively identifying breakdowns, resolving mapping failures, and eliminating manual workarounds that create control risk.
- Develop scalable reconciliation frameworks and automated controls that surface discrepancies in real time, before they reach financial reporting.
AI & Automation
- Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and intelligent workflows that automate repetitive processes, manage exceptions, improve reconciliations, and increase the speed and accuracy of Finance operations.
- Partner with Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to design and deploy secure, governed AI-enabled workflows that improve productivity, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision-making.
- Define the governance framework for AI adoption in Finance by developing data access controls, acceptable use policies, auditability standards, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
What You Bring Along
- 7+ years of experience in Finance Systems, Enterprise Applications, Business Systems, or Finance Transformation within a high-growth technology company. You’ve been in this environment before and know what it demands.
- Deep understanding of Finance business processes: Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Treasury, and the Financial Close.
- Proven track record leading enterprise system implementations and large, cross-functional initiatives from requirements through go-live and adoption.
- Hands-on experience owning and optimizing Finance technology ecosystems: NetSuite is required; experience with Stripe, Ramp, Workday, or CaptivateIQ is a meaningful plus.
- Experience designing and managing integrations across enterprise business applications. You understand what breaks, why it breaks, and how to fix it at the root.
- Strong data skills: SQL, API integrations, data transformation (dbt), and moving data between the warehouse and the Finance stack.
Compensation
For roles based in the United States, the typical starting salary range for this position is listed above. In certain locations, such as the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City Metro Area, a premium market range may apply, as listed.
These salary ranges reflect what we reasonably and in good faith believe to be the minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation may be higher or lower than the amounts listed, and the ranges may be subject to future adjustments.
An individual’s placement within the range will depend on various factors, including (but not limited to) education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and the needs of the business or organization.
If you have any questions or comments about compensation as a candidate, please get in touch with us at paytransparency@clickhouse.com.
Perks
- Flexible work environment – ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 20 countries.
- Healthcare – Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
- Equity in the company – Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
- Time off – Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
- A $500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
- Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.
Culture – We All Shape It
As part of a rapidly scaling start up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.
Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here. Check out our blog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.
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ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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