Sr. Manager Finance- IT

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with IT Management and business stakeholders to plan, forecast and report both IT operating costs and IT project costs
• Ensure proper processes are in place to track both IT operating and IT project costs
• Provide decision support to IT management through routine actionable reports and as needed ad-hoc analysis
• Coordinate, complete and review each period end close process and meet each post-closing reporting cycle requirements, including variance analysis for both operating and capital budgets
• Prepare & present to Management period/quarterly results and forecasts
• Coordinate, prepare and compile the annual operating plan budget for IT Operating Expenses and annual IT Capital Budget
• Facilitate and lead approval of Capital Expenditure Requests (CER), SOWs, invoices, etc.
• Develop business cases for sun setting and replacement of software and hardware
• Take high level direction and work independently to drive execution of department goals
• Coordinate with GSF financial analysts/staff accountants in completion of duties to close books and ensure accurate projections and forecasts
• Work with IT leadership to establish and monitor KPIs and spend by vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Certification:

• BA/BS from an accredited university, preferably with a degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 4+ years of financial/accounting experience
• Broad understanding of core financial processes and internal control concepts
• Strong relationship development skills and orientation towards teamwork
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills (must be effective at asking questions, gathering facts and analyzing information)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Advance Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Comfort with exercising judgment and making decisions
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Systems related experience
• Project management education or experience
• Process improvement and/or system implementation experience

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Federal, state, and local tax rules and regulations (B)
• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (E)
• Foreign exchange (J)
• Financial accounting and reporting (E)
• Financial concepts and techniques (E)
• Company computer systems (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• International tax implications (B)

• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with senior management
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with customer senior financial and supply chain executives
• Prepare a variety of administrative and technical documents and reports
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform complex financial analysis
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

• Direct report - Supervises IT Financial Analysis
• Serves as a key member of the IT Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision‑making.

$150,000- $180,000

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