Financial Systems Manager

Job Description Our client, located near Teaneck, NJ is seeking a Manager, Financial Systems for a long term consulting engagement. The Manager, Financial Systems plays a key role in supporting the administration, maintenance, and optimization of key finance systems including SAP, OneStream, Workiva, and Essbase. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Financial Systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring systems readiness for the financial close, managing user access and master data, and enabling timely and accurate financial reporting. The manager will support day-to-day operations, special projects, and system enhancements in collaboration with Controllership, IT, and FP&A teams. The qualified consultant MUST have experience with SAP! This role is hybrid. Key Responsibilities Support period-end financial system close activities, including system status coordination, blackout window management, and reconciliation readiness. Manage user access requests, role provisioning, and security approvals for SAP, OneStream, Workiva, Essbase, and other financial systems. Maintain financial master data and hierarchies including chart of accounts, legal entity structures, and reporting dimensions. Monitor data integrations and mapping tables to ensure proper consolidation and reporting output. Partner with Controllership and Reporting teams to identify system issues, troubleshoot errors, and escalate for resolution. Coordinate testing and implementation of new functionality and enhancements within SAP, OneStream, Workiva, and Essbase. Assist in FX and consolidation processes including monthly balancing, journal entries and system-based FX translation reporting. Document system procedures and support SOX-related control execution for access, changes, and reporting integrity. Collaborate with IT on support tickets, change requests, and long-term systems strategy. Contribute to special projects, including spin readiness, reporting automation, and new tool onboarding. Provide training and support to system users across finance and controllership functions. Prepare and distribute reports for internal and external audit support as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred. Minimum of 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements. Proficiency in ERP systems, including SAP and OneStream. Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization. High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information Hybrid:

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Location:

Hybrid- (Minimum 3 Days/Week in Office)

Job Type:

Temporary Pay:

$50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Teaneck, NJ 07666