Financial Systems Manager

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage financial technology operations for both enterprise and individual lines of business.

• Ensure the effective functioning and operation of financial systems, including the global consolidation of financial statements.

• Address technical issues and facilitate problem-solving within the team.

• Provide support for corporate initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.

• Manage, consult, and offer guidance on enterprise-wide projects, particularly regarding the impacts on financial systems and compliance.

• Guide and oversee the company’s strategic business initiatives and the resolution of challenges related to financial systems.

• Direct and oversee the enterprise finance technology roadmap, which includes various financial systems acquired through mergers and acquisitions.

• Assist in upgrading our enterprise financial ERP to the SAP S4 Hana version.

• Provide support and insights regarding financial system processes and their impacts on Accounting, external brokers, and internal sales.

• Collaborate with Finance, GTS, and Risk and Compliance leadership and teams to support financial system strategies, financial reporting, and analytics for the organization.

• Oversee and govern the financial structure, account mapping, cost centers, and global chart of accounts to ensure consistency across the enterprise.

• Engage closely with business leaders at all levels to identify and align Financial System goals that support both line of business and organizational objectives—both immediate and long-term.

• Develop processes and provide consultation on integration planning, including the establishment of financial structures for newly acquired entities.

• Suggest and implement modifications in financial policies and procedures to meet the needs of the enterprise and foster continuous quality improvements.

• Actively participate in identifying or developing best practices for functional areas of financial technology within the broader finance function.

• Monitor the performance of direct reports; offer timely and constructive coaching and counseling; conduct performance evaluations, and approve performance reviews for direct reports.

• Assess workflow processes, recommend and implement procedural and system changes to enhance service quality for the department’s stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years of management experience, including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning tasks, and managing the performance of direct reports.

• Proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proven ability to drive positive change by simplifying and enhancing the performance of critical systems while providing effective leadership.

• Familiarity with financial systems roles and authorization management processes, particularly with SAP.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for effective collaboration with business partners, staff, external auditors, and vendors.

• Clean credit history as reported by credit report.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for bonuses and commissions.