Finance Technology Manager

The role:

We are seeking a Finance Technology Manager to design, optimize, and expand our enterprise finance systems. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, partnering across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and IT to deliver solutions that improve operations, strengthen controls, and scale with the business. As an experienced professional, you’ll tackle complex problems, use data to drive decisions, and create systems that meet current needs while anticipating future growth.

The Finance Technology Manager is an experienced professional responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise finance technology solutions that enable accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient operations. This role works with minimal direction, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure systems are aligned with business needs, scalable for growth, and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements. The role applies deep knowledge of financial systems, process optimization, and data governance to address diverse and complex challenges. They lead projects such as system upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives, ensuring performance, usability, and data integrity. By collaborating with finance and accounting teams, they identify root causes of issues, recommend practical solutions, and deliver system improvements that drive measurable operational efficiencies.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the architecture, configuration, and enhancement of enterprise financial systems with an emphasis on scalability, automation, and control.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and IT to gather requirements, evaluate solutions, and translate business needs into system functionality.
• Serve as subject matter expert for ERP functionality (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Projects, Reporting), providing specialized solutions and trade-offs where needed.
• Drive integrations between the ERP and adjacent platforms, ensuring performance, data integrity, and compliance.
• Oversee upgrades, migrations, and testing to maintain system reliability and business continuity.
• Apply a principles-based, data-driven approach to solving complex and diverse challenges.
• Document and maintain process flows, configuration guides, and user resources.
• Partner with analytics teams to improve reporting, dashboards, and insights.
• Provide guidance, training, and troubleshooting to end users; handle escalations within scope.
• Identify and communicate risks, escalating as appropriate to avoid unintended impacts.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in finance systems architecture or administration, preferably in high-growth or tech environments.
• Expertise in at least one ERP system (Workday preferred) and related integration tools.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in system implementation, integration, or transformation projects with cross-functional impact.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, set goals, and define strategy for assigned projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to resolve root causes and follow through to resolution.