Role OverviewThe Director - Financials Systems lead and optimize financial systems, month-end close, general ledger operations, reporting, and internal controls by partnering across Finance, IT, and operational teams to ensure data accuracy, compliance, process efficiency, automation, and informed decision-making throughout the organization.
Job Responsibilities- Oversee the integrity, efficiency, and strategic advancement of all financial systems and the control environment, ensuring accurate, compliant data to support high-quality decision making while driving technology enabled improvements across core financial operations, quality decision-making enabled improvements across core financial operations-quality decision-making -enabled improvements across core financial operations.
- Lead and manage month end close and general ledger operations, including posting charges, cash receipts, andsystem-generated entries in collaboration with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, impact area financeteams , and cross-functional teams; maintain accuracy, continuity, and data integrity across all system moduleswhile sustaining a strong internal control framework.-end close and general ledger operations, including posting charges, cash receipts, and system-generated entries in collaboration with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, impact area finance teams , and cross-functional teams; maintain accuracy, continuity, and data integrity across all system modules while sustaining a strong internal control framework.
- Partner with departments across the organization to understand reporting needs, develop and refine financial reports, and ensure system outputs support business operations. Act as a bridge between Finance, IT, and operational teams to improve data visibility, strengthen reporting quality, and support informed decision-making.
- Drive operational excellence by identifying and monitoring key performance metrics, implementing new technologies and automation, and leading financial system upgrades or transitions. Partner with IT, Mission Support, People & Culture, and other teams to streamline workflows, enhance data integrity, and improve the overall efficiency and transparency of financial operations
PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.- Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
- Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
- Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs
Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or requirements related to:Education and Experience Requirements:Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience with financial systems and reporting
Preferred
- Master's degree (MA/MS) in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience with project management
Certifications and Licensure- Minimum: CPA Candidate
- Preferred: CPA or CMA
