Head of Finance Applications

Description

Guesty is the all-in-one platform helping hospitality businesses around the world automate, optimize, and scale their operations. We’re a fast-growing global startup that’s transforming how the industry works — from guest experience to business growth.

With a powerful suite of features and integrations with 150+ industry partners — including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google Travel, and many more — Guesty empowers property managers to deliver top-tier guest experiences while running more efficient, data-driven operations.

We’re proud to have over 900+ team members across 16 countries worldwide, all working together to build the future of hospitality technology.

If you’re looking to grow your career in a dynamic, global, and impact-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Lead to drive, manage, and optimize our global financial systems ecosystem. In this role, you will take ownership of key platforms like Zuora and NetSuite, leading complex projects from initiation through implementation. You will combine high-level cross-functional leadership with hands-on operational execution, including full ownership of our monthly billing process, to ensure our financial infrastructure scales effectively with company growth.

Responsibilities

• Monthly Billing Ownership: Lead and manage the end-to-end monthly billing cycle process, taking complete accountability for the execution and hands-on operation of core billing workflows.
• Ecosystem Management: Own the implementation, administration, and day-to-day support of the company’s G&A and finance systems ecosystem (including Zuora, NetSuite, and integrated tools).
• Project Leadership: Lead finance systems projects through the full lifecycle—from requirement gathering, planning, and design to delivery, testing, and implementation.
• Process Design & Optimization: Partner with stakeholders to design and implement robust financial processes and system solutions tailored to evolving business needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-departmental teams including Finance, Billing Ops, Customer Success, Product, R&D, Data, and BI to align system architectures.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all systems and processes adhere to internal control requirements, audit standards, and global financial regulations.
• Documentation & Mentorship: Develop and maintain technical/process documentation while providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development for team members.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience managing financial information systems within a global environment (SaaS/High-Tech industry preferred).
• Core Systems: Proven hands-on experience with Zuora Billing and/or NetSuite Financials, as well as Workday and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Team & Vendor Management: Proven experience managing teams and external vendors/contractors, including setting priorities, overseeing delivery, and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with SQL, REST APIs, and system integration tools/iPaaS platforms.
• Project Delivery: Strong background in leading complex financial tech projects using Agile methodologies.
• Analytical & Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills with a track record of effective stakeholder management up to upper management levels.
• Language & Communication: Fluent written and spoken English with exceptional communication skills.
• Mindset: Highly motivated, hard-working, and resilient, with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Guesty is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.