Description

Job Title: Director of Finance Systems & Transformation

Posting Start Date: 4/23/26

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 602 locations and has about 9,600 employees in North America as of December 31, 2025.

Job Purpose

The Director of Finance Systems & Transformation is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the modernization, optimization, and governance of finance technology platforms across Herc Rentals. This individual will lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, partnering closely with senior Finance, IT and Operations leadership to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and deliver scalable solutions that support the company's growth objectives. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in ERP systems, financial process re-engineering, and change management, combined with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting. - all department - finance automatics and

What you will do...

Finance Systems Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute the long-term roadmap for finance systems, including ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, Onestream, SAP, Hyperion or similar systems), financial planning & analysis (FP&A) tools, and reporting solutions.
• Serve as the primary business owner for all accounting and finance technology platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy and leading acquisition system integrations
• Establish governance frameworks, data standards, and system controls to maintain data integrity and compliance

Transformation & Process Improvement

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation programs, including system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies across the financial close, consolidation, and accounting reporting cycles.
• Champion the adoption of automation, AI, and analytics tools to enhance finance team productivity and decision-making.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Operations leadership to align finance system capabilities with organizational needs.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, system integrators, and consultants.
• Present project status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and the CFO.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of finance systems managers, analysts and project managers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation within the team.
• Define team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all finance systems and transformation activities comply with SOX, GAAP, and internal audit requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with system changes and data migrations.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Compliance teams on system access controls and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance or a related field.
• MBA, Masters, CPA, or relevant advanced certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with at least 5 years in a finance systems, transformation, or technology leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale ERP implementations and finance system operations (Oracle, SAP, OneStream, Hyperion or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of accounting processes including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and financial consolidation.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance requirements.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• PMP or Six Sigma certification.
• Knowledge of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), Alteryx or other AI-driven finance solutions.

Skills

• Strategic Vision - Ability to translate business goals into actionable technology and process roadmaps.
• Change Leadership - Skilled at driving organizational change and gaining buy-in across all levels.
• Analytical Thinking - Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Collaboration - Builds strong cross-functional partnerships and fosters teamwork.
• Execution Excellence - Delivers results with a sense of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Communication - Clearly articulates complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Req #: 68769

Pay Range: $150,000 - $190,000

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.