Director of US Finance Systems Governance

At PMI U.S., we are building a modern nicotine business—focused on helping make a future without cigarettes a reality in America. As the U.S. businesses of Philip Morris International, we are investing in new products, science, and capabilities to provide the approximately 25 million legal‑age adults who still smoke with better alternatives.

Our approach is rooted in innovation, responsible marketing, and a growing U.S. footprint that spans manufacturing, technology, and commercial operations across the country. That creates real opportunity. You’ll have the space to take ownership, develop new ideas, and contribute to work that is shaping our business and the category. We’re looking for people who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by progress—because the scale of what we’re building creates room to grow in different directions.

About the Role

Establish and lead the US Systems Governance function, with overall strategic accountability for the governance, optimization, and continuous improvement of US finance-owned applications. The role will partner closely with Global FSG to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, global finance systems strategy, and business priorities.

Provide strategic leadership to ensure Finance Systems enable business objectives, strengthen operational excellence, and uphold robust standards for data integrity, security, and compliance. Align technology, processes, and people to deliver scalable capabilities and measurable value across the US and BSC functions. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement across IT and business teams while serving as Business System Owner. Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture that promotes accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Accountable for the governance of finance systems changes, including prioritization of business requests, oversight of automated system controls, and adherence to formal approval and UAT requirements.

Your ‘day to day’:

• Maintains effective oversight of automated controls to support SOX compliance and strengthen governance effectiveness.
• Ensures US finance systems remain aligned with PMI standard processes, governance expectations, and business priorities.
• Drives disciplined change management by ensuring application changes are formally approved and supported by required UAT evidence before implementation.
• Delivers business-critical finance systems projects on schedule while minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Leads effective CAB governance by aligning decisions with business priorities and ensuring outcomes are clearly documented.
• Sustains governance discipline by ensuring system requests and changes are formally reviewed, approved, and aligned with established control requirements.

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Management; Business Analytics; Statistics and Econometrics; Finance; Data Science or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of experience in financial systems governance, functional projects and initiatives touching system templates and setup, preferably within multinational corporations in the FMCG industry.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills required to engage effectively with global and local stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading global teams and managing complex, cross-regional projects in finance, data analytics, or systems management.
• Strategic Vision: Strong conceptual and analytical capability to define, communicate, and execute forward-looking finance systems strategies.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders effectively across functions, levels, and cultures.
• Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead organizational change, foster innovation, and embed continuous improvement in complex, evolving environments.
• Resilience & Agility: Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven, with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in a fast-paced global environment.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$184,000-$230,000

What we offer

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!

We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of work that promotes flexibility in the workplace. Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com. Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #PMIUS #LI-DP1