Financial Systems Manager

Financial Systems Manager at Robert Half Financial Systems Manager at Robert Half in Clark, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Associate Manager, Financial Systems & Transformation, is responsible for overseeing core financial systems, gross profit reporting, and finance transformation initiatives. This role ensures stability, accuracy, and continuous improvement of Oracle Financial systems and Gross Profit / Cash & Sales processes that support Retail Members, Corporate and d Financial Services. About the Role The position leads a team of financial systems and gross profit professionals, partners closely with Technology and Finance Leadership, and drives modernization through process improvement, automation, and data driven insights. Responsibilities Financial Systems Leadership & Gross Profit Oversight Oversee Oracle Financial systems including General Ledger, Accounts Payable (including OCR), Fixed Assets, Gross Profit, and Cash & Sales. Accountable for ensuring accurate, timely, controlled, and scalable financial processing and reporting for 48+ Members, 70+ stores, and corporate entities, while driving continuous improvement through technology, data, and AI enabled capabilities. Ensure reliable operation of high volume interfaces (POS Cash & Sales, Payroll, Inventory, Coupons, DSD, Pharmacy, Reclamation, Utilities). Oversee period end, quarter end, and year end close system readiness, including reconciliations, controls, and issue resolution. Ensure master data governance alignment (vendors, GL accounts, calendars, legal entities). Partner with Technology and SFS leadership on system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and issue resolution. Provide leadership oversight for the Gross Profit team, covering Gross Profit reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, and member support related to GP and inventory. Ensure accuracy and integrity of Cash & Sales feeds from member POS systems into Oracle GL. Oversee member support, training, and issue resolution related to GP, inventory results, and reporting. Drive process documentation, standardization, and optimization across finance systems and reporting. Identify and implement automation, analytics, and AI enabled improvements. Support

SAP S/4HANA

coexistence and future state finance transformation initiatives. Establish and monitor KPIs, controls, and operational metrics to measure efficiency, quality, and risk. Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and timely remediation of issues. Manage and develop a team of financial systems and gross profit associates setting priorities, balance workloads, and ensuring coverage and succession planning for critical processing and support activities. Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Technology, SFS, external vendors, and auditors. Prepare executive level dashboards, updates, and decision materials. Required Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems. 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, Accounting Operations, or Finance Transformation. Hands?on experience with Oracle Financials (EBS or similar) across GL, AP, and integrated sub?systems. Strong understanding of retail accounting, gross profit, inventory, and cash & sales processes. Experience managing cross?functional teams and complex stakeholder environments in operational and project settings. High attention to detail with the ability to balance operational rigor and strategic thinking. Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and hold teams accountable. Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel (advanced), Power Query/BI, Teams, and Point. Preferred MBA or CPA Experience leveraging automation, analytics, and AI tools to improve finance processes. Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder and project management skills. Ability to lead in a fast?paced, transformation?driven environment. Pay range and compensation package Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 + bonus Medical/Dental/Vision - small employee contribution 401k + match Unrestricted sick time 2 weeks PTO, 4 personal days, 3 floating holidays