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# Director, Financial Systems at GeneDx

- **Company:** GeneDx
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $199k–$220k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://genedx.com/careers/openings?gh_jid=4738029005

## Job description

Summary

GeneDx is seeking a Director - Financial Systems, reporting to the Head of Operational Finance.  This position will work closely with the Head of Operational Finance with the primary responsibility of the Director – Financial Systems to lead our financial system team. The director will help to drive process improvements and strategy the Head of Operational Finance is championing across the company.

East Coast preferred.

Job Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and prioritize the financial systems team across ERP, HRIS, reporting/BI, close/controls, and integration platforms.
- Own production operations, including month-end and quarter-end close support, ITSM ticket resolution, vendor escalation when needed, and coverage for critical processing windows.
- Own access governance for ERP and HRIS: roles, permissions, segregation of duties, Delegation of Authority, and user access reviews. Designate an independent SOX/UAR approver where required.
- Lead internal and external audit support, including control walkthroughs, evidence, UARs, and change reviews.
- Administer the financial systems portfolio and the integrations between ERP, iPaaS, HRIS, and GRC/audit platforms; drive platform consolidation where it reduces risk or cost.
- Own the financial systems roadmap—projects, integrations, risks, decisions, and milestones—and report status to leadership.
- Improve system performance through configuration, workflow design, automation, and resolution of stuck approvals (for example, purchase orders and requisitions).
- Maintain runbooks, change management, and user training covering access, incident response, monitoring, and recovery.
- Identify and deliver automation and AI use cases in close, reporting, reconciliation, and controls, with security, SOX, and auditability guardrails.
- Occasional travel is required (about 10%).

People Manager

- Manage direct report(s) over the maintenance of financial systems, data governance, business processes, data analysis, and system optimization.
- Balance strategy, day-to-day team execution, and team resources effectively.
- Leverage project management experience to lead a variety of financial system initiatives.

Education, Experience, and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years designing, implementing, and operating ERP and related finance systems in a production, controls-driven environment.
- Hands-on NetSuite experience, including configuration, workflows, roles and permissions, reporting, integrations, troubleshooting, and production support.
- 5+ years leading financial systems administrators, analysts, developers, or similar roles, including coaching, performance management, and work allocation.
- Experience supporting financial systems in a SOX-controlled public-company environment: change management, access governance, user access reviews, audit support, and segregation of duties.
- Experience overseeing or reviewing integrations between ERP and adjacent platforms (HRIS, expense, reporting/disclosure, iPaaS), including enough technical depth to troubleshoot failures and challenge solution design.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP processes, including the financial close, P2P, payroll, and reporting.
- Experience delivering automation or system-optimization work with a measurable improvement to close, controls, or user experience preferred.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled finance tools (automation, anomaly detection, or reporting assistants) and with governing those tools under SOX and security requirements preferred.

## #Li-REMOTE

## #LI-REMOTE

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range $198,500—$220,000 USD

A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us​

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.​

Here’s what you can expect day to day:​

1. Play like a champion (step up, redefine what’s possible, own it)​

We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments – with quality, speed, and care.​

1. Think bigger (stretch beyond, courage not consensus)​

We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.​

1. Grow fast (be curious, speak up, be agile)​

We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.​

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.

At GeneDx, we believe in taking care of our people. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

GeneDx is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

All privacy policy information can be found [here](https://www.genedx.com/privacy).

## About GeneDx

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GeneDx provides advanced genetic testing for rare and inherited diseases, using the world’s largest rare disease dataset to deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: WGS)
- **Headquarters**: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Clinical genomics / rare disease diagnostics
- Target customers: B2B (clinicians, health systems, biopharma partners) and B2C (patients, families via at-home sample collection)
- Mission: “To diagnose any genetic disease as early as possible for more people around the world.” [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)

## Products & Services
- **GeneDx Infinity™**: The largest rare disease genomic dataset, with data from over 2.5 million tests, nearly 1 million exomes/genomes, and 7+ million phenotypic data points. Powers all testing and fuels drug discovery. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **ExomeDx™ & GenomeDx™**: Industry-leading whole exome and whole genome sequencing tests, ranked #1 by pediatric and genetic specialists and granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. Available via simple cheek swab with at-home collection. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Targeted Panels**: Comprehensive panels for specific conditions, offering rapid results (days to weeks) and actionable insights. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Biopharma Services**: Accelerate drug discovery and clinical development using the GeneDx dataset and clinical expertise. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (public company, market cap fluctuates)
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: $882.5 million (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Total Funding (historical)**: $1.216 billion, including a $121M Series C led by BlackRock Innovation Capital (2020), post-IPO equity rounds, and a $100M venture round in 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: BlackRock Innovation Capital, Sema4 (parent company). In-network for 79% of commercially insured patients; Medicaid coverage in 36 states. Trusted by over 75,000 clinicians. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 47% YoY (1,005 employees as of mid-2026); acquired Fabric Genomics (2025); named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life) [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest rare disease dataset (GeneDx Infinity™)**: Unmatched scale enables 17% higher diagnostic yield vs. standard testing. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Speed and actionability**: Results in days to weeks, with industry-leading classification and genetic counselors available. 60% of diagnosed patients see a change in medical management. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
- **Over 25 years of innovation** (cumulative from legacy GeneDx): Discovered 500+ new disease-gene relationships and published 1,000+ scientific papers. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)
- **FDA Breakthrough Device Designation** for core tests, validating clinical utility.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand access**: Drive adoption of whole exome/genome sequencing as first-line testing for rare disease, growing payer coverage and reducing the diagnostic odyssey.
- **Accelerate drug discovery**: Leverage the dataset to partner with biopharma for therapeutic development.
- **Improve health system efficiencies**: Deliver integrated genomic intelligence to health systems for faster, more cost-effective care. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “play like a champion”, “think bigger”, and “grow fast” – with a bias for action and meaningful ownership. Emphasis on urgency and purpose because patients are counting on them. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, virtual visits, behavioral health, 22 weeks fully paid parental leave, up to $25K annually for fertility/adoption/surrogacy, 401k match up to 5%, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, 11 paid holidays, competitive PTO, life/disability insurance, and free personal genetic testing. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated; likely hybrid/office-based given multiple locations (US, Canada, Iceland, UK, etc.). Remote flexibility may vary by role.
- **Engineering & science culture**: Strong focus on bioinformatics, data operations, and clinical research. Recent openings include Director of Bioinformatics Engineering, Product Manager, and Clinical Analyst. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)
- **Mission-driven**: Every role directly contributes to ending the diagnostic odyssey for children with rare diseases. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/)
2. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers)
3. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/why-genedx)
4. [genedx.com](https://www.genedx.com/careers/openings)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/genedx/life)

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