David Cline-Goward
Director - Financial Systems at XPO Logistics, Inc.
- Role
- Director - Financial Systems at XPO
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Cline-Goward
Experienced Business Relationship Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry. Strong finance professional skilled in Management, Software Documentation, Oracle Support, Oracle Financials, and Business Process Improvement.
Experience
Director - Financial Systems
Aug 2021 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of XPO’s Financial Systems organization, overseeing Oracle R12, HFM, ePBCS, and key integrations with Coupa, Concur, and HighRadius. Developed the business case and secured CFO/CEO approval for a multi‑year consolidation of all core financial platforms into Oracle Fusion, currently driving program execution and enterprise‑wide modernization. Implemented AI and automation capabilities that reduced manual effort, improved data quality, and accelerated financial processes.Manage a 35+ person global team across Business Analysis, Project Management, Development, QA, and Application Support, while directing the group’s operating budget and P&L. Designed and executed a support‑function consolidation strategy that lowered costs and improved service levels. Led Financial Systems workstreams for major corporate events—including the GXO and RXO spin‑offs and the sale of the Intermodal business unit—ensuring operational readiness, data integrity, and technical execution.Partner with the CIO, CFO, and Finance/Operations leadership to shape technology strategy, strengthen internal controls (SOX/ITGC), optimize processes, and deliver system‑enabled value across the enterprise.
Education
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business
Masters of Accounting, Accounting
2006 — 2007
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business
Batchelors of Science with Honors, Accounting
2002 — 2006
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