Finance Systems & Process Optimization Manager

Vaco is hiring for a Financial Systems Manager opportunity in Sterling Heights MI

Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule

Salary: /yr + Bonus

Product Strategy & Systems Ownership

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of financial systems, including ERP, accounting platforms, reporting tools, and POS integrations.
• Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with Finance and broader business objectives.
• Balance operational support, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives to maximize business value.
• Define KPIs and success metrics related to system performance, financial accuracy, and user adoption.
• Analyze financial processes, including GL, AP/AR, billing, reporting, and reconciliations, to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure data integrity, auditability, and compliance across financial systems.

Business Analysis & Systems Administration

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations to understand workflows, reporting requirements, and system pain points.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, workflows, and system configurations.
• Provide hands‑on administration, configuration, and support for financial and related SaaS systems.
• Support financial reporting, data validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with IT and external vendors.
• Manage system upgrades, releases, and enhancements.
• Maintain system documentation, data mappings, and process flows.
• Support user access, roles, and security governance.

Product Delivery & Project Management

• Manage product backlogs, prioritization, and delivery using Jira or similar tools.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, and post‑release support.
• Manage system dependencies, risks, and change impacts across teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, Operations, and external vendors.
• Partner with vendors on roadmap alignment, system enhancements, and issue resolution.
• Effectively communicate system changes, priorities, and business impacts to stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Product Administrators and junior product team members.
• Support onboarding, skill development, performance feedback, and career progression.
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and foster accountability and collaboration.

Training, Adoption & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deliver system training and ongoing user support.
• Drive adoption of new features, functionality, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the user experience.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4-7+ years of experience in financial systems, business applications, financial systems analysis, or product management.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, including GL, AP/AR, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems or financial platforms such as Sage (preferred), Workday, Net Suite, Oracle, Dynamics
  , or similar.
• Background in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Systems Analysis.
• Experience with data and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL
  , or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes.
• Demonstrated experience owning systems or products from intake through delivery, implementation, and ongoing support.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar tools for backlog and delivery management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data‑management skills with exceptional attention to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, system integrations, and reporting tools preferred.