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Reliance, Inc.
Senior Manager- Finance Applications
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An Application Manager manages, customizes, develops and maintains an application for a company to meet specific business objectives. Manages either commercial off-the-shelf or customized applications. May lead team of developers in the customization of the application.
$135,772 / year median in California
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Manager- Finance Applications Reliance, Inc. - 3.8 Cypress, CA Job Details Full-time $180,000 - $210,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Systems integration Accounting systems implementation IT transformation Coaching Performance management strategy Data structures Enterprise solutions implementation Enterprise software systems development Global team management Bachelor's degree Technology management experience Financial data management Leading team collaboration initiatives Experience with SaaS (as product category for technical sales engineers) AI-driven automation Systems architecture experience within finance Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials Implementing IT solutions Manufacturing company experience Project stakeholder communication Master data management Cross-functional communication Finance experience within manufacturing Senior leadership Stakeholder management Full Job Description 3346 Cypress, California Information Technology Full-Time 10-15 Years Bachelor degree Manager Office setting; controlled temperature environment No Job Summary The Senior Manager, Finance Applications, will serve as a strategic technology leader responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of Finance and back-office systems across a complex, federated enterprise. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the Finance technology roadmap, guiding transformation initiatives, and ensuring best-in-class process and systems integration across multiple business units. This role is ideal for an experienced applications leader who has operated at scale within manufacturing and distribution environments and has a strong track record of implementing ERP Finance solutions across Fortune 500 organizations. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Job Function Lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing enhancement of Finance platforms, including ERP solutions, workflow tools, and supporting SaaS applications. Oversee multi-ERP Finance implementations, specifically for GL, AP, AR, and Cash Application processes, in large enterprise environments. Drive Finance technology transformation initiatives by developing strong business cases, ROI models, and executive-level recommendations. Partner with Finance leaders (Controllers, FP&A, Shared Services, Treasury, etc.) to define system requirements and enable process optimization. ERP Implementation & Operational Excellence Lead end-to-end implementation of Finance ERP solutions within manufacturing and distribution industries, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals. Manage cross-functional teams to execute large-scale deployment plans, cutovers, testing strategies, data conversion, and hyper-care support. Ensure robust integration across systems using modern integration frameworks, APIs, and middleware solutions. Process & Transformation Expertise Translate Finance process requirements into scalable technology solutions and streamline end-to-end processes across acquired business units. Drive standardization and harmonization of Finance workflows across a federated enterprise with a history of acquisitions. Collaborate closely with Finance process owners to define future-state operating models. Data & MDM Governance Provide oversight for financial data governance, master data management (MDM), and data quality initiatives. Partner with enterprise data teams to ensure strong alignment between Finance applications and enterprise data architecture. AI, Automation & SaaS Innovation Evaluate and implement AI-enabled features within commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision making. Manage and integrate SaaS-based Finance tools, ensuring they align with enterprise roadmap and security standards. Identify opportunities for RPA, workflow automation, analytics enhancements, and predictive insights. Team & Stakeholder Management Lead and mentor a high-performing team of application analysts, functional specialists, and technical SMEs. Foster strong partnerships with Finance stakeholders, business leaders, IT architects, and integration teams. Manage vendor relationships, SOWs, budgets, and service delivery KPIs.