Technology Director –Back Office Financial Systems

## Technology Director –Back Office Financial Systems Apply:
Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-0013222
** Job Description Summary
** The IT Director of Financial Systems is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimization of enterprise financial platforms. This role will lead critical finance technology domains including Enterprise Performance Management (Planning, Budgeting, Consolidations & Reporting) and Financial ERP (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Revenue Management, and Billing, ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant financial operations.  This position serves as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership and collaborates closely with cross-functional business and technology teams to drive alignment, innovation, and transformation across the organization.
** Job Description
**** This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy:
Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.
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* Please note:

This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.
***** Responsibilities:
**** Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
*** Serve as a strategic technology partner and trusted advisor to Finance executive leadership, enabling business outcomes through modern financial systems.
* Translate Finance strategy and operational needs into scalable, secure, and cost‐effective technology solutions.
* Provide thought leadership on finance digitization, AI use cases, automation, and platform modernization.
** Enterprise Financial Systems Leadership
*** Own the end‐to‐end lifecycle management for all Raymond James corporate finance system including:  + General Ledger and Accounts Payables  + Revenue Management and Billing  + Consolidations and Close  + Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
* Ensure platform stability, performance, controls, and scalability.
** Transformation & Program Delivery
*** Oversee large, multi‐year finance transformation programs
* Drive simplification and standardization of finance processes and data across platforms.
* Ensure strong governance, delivery discipline, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
** AI & Automation Enablement
*** Champion the use of AI and intelligent automation to streamline Finance and IT processes, improve insights, and reduce manual effort.
* Identify opportunities to leverage GenAI, machine learning, workflow automation, and analytics across financial systems.
* Partner with Finance and IT teams to pilot and scale AI‐enabled capabilities responsibly.
** Team & Talent Development
*** Build, lead, and develop high‐performing financial systems teams with strong functional and technical expertise.
* Establish clear operating models encompassing internal teams, managed service providers, and system integrators.
* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
** Vendor & Stakeholder Management
*** Manage strategic vendor relationships, including software providers, system integrators, and managed service partners.
* Own vendor performance, contract management, and cost optimization.
* Ensure effective coordination across vendors and internal teams to deliver high‐quality outcomes.
** Risk, Controls & Operational Excellence
*** Ensure systems meet internal control, audit, and compliance requirements.
* Oversee system resiliency, data quality, security, and access controls.
* Drive operational excellence through strong KPIs, SLAs, and continuous service improvement.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance/Accounting.
* 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, ERP/EPM leadership, or enterprise technology roles.
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