Position Title:Director - Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Clearance Requirements: None
Pay Rate: $210k/yr
Position Description:IT Applications Director - Finance, HR, and Corporate SystemsSUMMARY:The IT Applications Director for Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of enterprise applications supporting finance, human resources, and other corporate functions. This role ensures that technology solutions align with businessobjectives, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance and reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the IT applications strategy for Finance, HR, and corporate systems in alignment with overall business goals.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders toidentifytechnology needs and prioritize initiatives.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to modernize andoptimizeenterprise applications.
- Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and support of core enterprise systems Finance, HRIS,Incentive Management, and other corporate applications.
- Ensure system integrations across Finance, HR, and other corporate platforms are seamless and secure.
- Manageinternal software development initiativesand vendor relationships.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application managers,product owners, andengineeringresources.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer service excellence within the applications team.
- Governance and Compliance
- Ensure applicationscomply withregulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards.
- Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices for application management.
- Budget and Vendor Management
- Develop and manage budgets related to Finance, HR, and corporate systems applications.
- Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with software vendors and service providers.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for application availability, performance, and user satisfaction.
- Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field;Master'sdegree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in IT application management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing enterprise Finance and HR systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, HR, and corporate functions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with cloud-based applications and SaaS solutions preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting Finance and HR systems (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
Key Competencies- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Project and Program Management
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Team Building and Leadership
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
