Associate Manager - Financial Systems & Transformation

The Associate Manager, Financial Systems & Transformation, is responsible for overseeing the 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 Shared Financial Services. 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. Essential Functions 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 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. Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement Drive process documentation, standardization, and optimization across finance systems and reporting.