Financial Systems Manager
Listed on 2026-07-01
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IT/Tech
Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst
Financial Systems Manager
Responsibilities:
- Lead finance and accounting special projects to align with corporate objectives. Development and management of overall project plan: project milestones; scope analysis and risk management; and resolution. Full cycle systems implementation experience
- Perform the following on an engagement: understand business requirements, configure the Workday solution, demonstrate the configurations through the development of testing systems, assist the business in testing the Workday solution
- Be comfortable and confident with gathering configuration requirements and problem-solving with business stakeholders
- Assist with broadening internal knowledge of Workday payroll configuration through hands on training to cross-functional teams
- Provide a proactive interface between Payroll client groups to ensure effective coordination and delivery of Workday implementations
- Assist internal team ensure data accuracy and seamless ongoing enhancements of new system features and functionality including US Payroll, Time Tracking and features; be the primary point of contact for data gathering, testing, and communication with key stakeholders and internal Financial Systems teams
- Build reports to support payroll, labor, group finance and billing, etc
- Ability to be problem solve and propose multiple solutions for business requirements within Payroll and Time tracking.
- Works under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks and goals.
- Provide and manage ongoing production support and support system enhancements and upgrades that includes subject matter expertise, coordinate schedule, define test strategy and implementation timeline, and project manage to completion.
- Lead full cycle testing and implementation of system upgrades and patches/hotfixes
- Work across departments to define opportunities for improvement. Provide technical and functional support for accounting and finance users.
- Establishes best practices for systems use and ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization.
Job Description
Summary:
The Financial Systems Manager will be responsible for managing the overall performance and delivery of cross-functional projects, system enhancements and end user support. The position requires hands-on functional experience in the Cost point system configuration and a strong understanding of Finance and Accounting principles including payroll.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum 8 years of finance/ accounting including payroll relevant experience, including data analytics and systems analysis. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to work with government contractors which includes knowledge of applicable federal laws and regulations (SCA, DCAA, etc.).
- Proficiency with vendor management, financial systems Deltek (Costpoint), IBM Cognos and TM1.
- Knowledge of GAAP and government contract accounting principles and FAR.
- Strong Project Management skills required and PMP certification preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite – Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint is required.
- Proven ability to lead/manage multiple projects/work streams simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and able to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organization skills and work well under pressure.
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