Technology Director -Back Office Financial Systems

** 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

+ Contracts and Procurement

+ 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, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, ERP/EPM leadership, or enterprise technology roles.

+ Strong hands‑on and leadership experience moving to and supporting cloud EPM and ERP platforms,.

+ Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior Finance and business leaders.

+ Strong vendor management and systems integrator leadership experience.

** Preferred Experience*
* + Experience supporting One Stream or other cloud EPM solutions or Cloud Finance ERP solutions.

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Experience with Oracle Financial platforms, including:

+ People Soft

+ Revenue Management and Billing (RMB)

+ Financial Accounting Hub (FAH)

+ Familiarity with AI‑enabled finance tools, analytics platforms, or intelligent automation technologies.

+ Strong understanding of finance data models, integrations, and reporting architectures.

** Leadership Competencies*
* + Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills

+ Results‑oriented, with the ability to navigate complex organizations

+ High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style