Finance Systems Lead

We are seeking a senior-level professional to join our Financial Reporting and Report Writing team, with a strong focus on enterprise analytics and business intelligence. This role will serve as a Cognos power user and reporting SME, supporting business stakeholders with high-impact financial and operational insights while helping guide the organization through an upcoming Cognos platform upgrade.

• Serve as Cognos superuser and analytics lead (currently on version 11.2, upgrading soon)
• Design, develop, and optimize financial and operational reports and dashboards
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into scalable solutions
• Support enterprise reporting governance, data integrity, and best practices
• Troubleshoot reporting issues and improve performance and usability
• Collaborate with IT and data teams during system enhancements and upgrades

• Senior-level experience in financial reporting, analytics, or BI roles
• Strong hands‑on Cognos experience required
• Exposure to Oracle environments (Noetix Views or similar) a plus, not required
• Technical or IT background helpful but not required
• Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally

• Highly flexible hybrid schedule: 2 days in office every other week
• Collaborative finance and analytics-focused team environment

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.