About the role

We are seeking a Finance Systems Manager to join our Finance Systems team at Anthropic's Dublin office. As our first Finance Systems hire supporting international operations, you will be instrumental in establishing and scaling the systems infrastructure that enables our international accounting operations, with an initial focus on leading our Financial ERP implementation for Anthropic's international entities.

As we continue to expand internationally, you will play a critical role in designing and configuring robust intercompany accounting systems, international reporting frameworks, and building the technical foundation that ensures compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You'll partner closely with our International Accounting team to understand their requirements and translate them into scalable system solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to build foundational accounting systems and processes from the ground up at a rapidly scaling AI company. You'll work at the intersection of technical systems expertise and accounting domain knowledge, partnering closely with our Finance Systems team in San Francisco, Business Technology teams, and International Accounting stakeholders to enable Anthropic's international growth while maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance through robust system configuration.

Responsibilities:

ERP Implementation & Systems Leadership:

• Lead the Financial ERP implementation for Anthropic's international entities, serving as the primary finance subject matter expert and project owner
• Partner with Business Technology, external implementation partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and drive successful deployment
• Configure ERP to support multi-entity, multi-currency accounting operations with appropriate controls, workflows, and approval hierarchies
• Develop and document comprehensive process flows, system configuration documentation, and standard operating procedures for international operations
• Lead user acceptance testing, validate system functionality against business requirements, and manage issue resolution through go-live

Intercompany Accounting Systems & Automation:

• Partner with international accounting teams to identify manual processes that can be automated through system configuration or AI integration
• Design and configure automated intercompany accounting processes, system controls, and reporting within ERP across Anthropic's international entity structure
• Build system workflows to streamline intercompany transactions, including automated intercompany invoicing, settlements, and eliminations
• Implement automated reconciliation tools and dashboards to ensure intercompany balances are reconciled in real-time
• Configure systems to support intercompany agreements, transfer pricing calculations, and related compliance documentation
• Leverage AI capabilities (including Claude) to automate complex transfer pricing calculations, compliance checks, and anomaly detection
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying current on ERP roadmap and emerging capabilities

Training, Adoption & Ongoing Support:

• Develop comprehensive training programs and materials for international accounting teams on new ERP system functionality and accounting processes
• Drive user adoption through hands-on training, office hours, and creation of self-service resources
• Provide ongoing system support and troubleshooting for international users
• Serve as the go-to expert for ERP system functionality and international accounting system questions
• Gather user feedback and identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements

International Reporting Systems & Compliance Framework:

• Design and configure reporting frameworks within the ERP to generate statutory reporting outputs across multiple jurisdictions, including IFRS and local GAAP-compliant financial statement packages
• Build automated month-end and quarter-end close workflows, validation rules, and close checklists to support international entities' reporting processes under IFRS, local GAAP, and US GAAP
• Configure system functionality to support IFRS and local GAAP requirements including revenue recognition engines, lease accounting modules, and other relevant standards
• Develop key metrics and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into international operations for the International Accounting team
• Configure and implement secondary ledger structures to support dual reporting requirements (IFRS/local GAAP and US GAAP), including automated conversion and reconciliation tools
• Build audit-ready reporting packages, system documentation, and data extraction tools to facilitate external statutory audits
• Design system reports and reconciliation tools that enable the International Accounting team to manage differences between IFRS/local GAAP and US GAAP for consolidation purposes

Process Improvement & Scaling:

• Continuously evaluate and optimize international accounting system processes for efficiency and scalability
• Identify automation opportunities and work with Business Technology teams to implement solutions
• Build scalable system processes and controls that can support Anthropic's rapid international expansion
• Document best practices and standard operating procedures for international accounting system operations

You may be a good fit if you:

• 7+ years of ERP and financial systems implementation experience, with exposure to international accounting operations and multi-entity environments
• Hands-on experience leading ERP system implementations from requirements gathering through go-live and hypercare
• Working knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP standards to effectively configure systems that support multi-GAAP financial reporting; understanding of key differences between IFRS and US GAAP
• Strong understanding of system requirements for intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and multi-currency operations
• Understanding of statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions to design appropriate system outputs (EMEA and APAC experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to translate accounting requirements into system configurations, workflows, and automated controls
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and training skills; ability to explain complex system and accounting concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build system processes from the ground up in high-growth environments
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Strong candidates may also have:

• Prior experience at a high-growth technology company navigating rapid international expansion
• Experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) and SOX compliance in public company environments, including designing and implementing system controls frameworks
• Working knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP standards including revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), and financial instruments to configure appropriate system modules
• Knowledge of transfer pricing regulations to design system support for documentation and calculations
• Experience configuring systems to support dual reporting frameworks (IFRS/local GAAP and US GAAP) and building reconciliation tools for consolidation
• Experience with other financial systems and integration tools (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
• Familiarity with US GAAP requirements to support US-parent company consolidation system configurations
• Understanding of external audit requirements to build audit-ready system outputs and documentation
• Understanding of international tax and regulatory requirements to configure appropriate system compliance outputs
• Background in change management and driving organizational adoption of new systems and processes
• Technical skills including advanced Excel, SQL, data visualization tools, or AI tools like Claude
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment