EPM Systems Director

Systems Accountants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Accountants seeks an experienced EPM Systems Director to lead strategy, execution, and evolution of the organization’s EPM landscape. You will partner with Finance, IT, and senior stakeholders to define the vision, set the technology roadmap, and drive initiatives that improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and consolidation.

You will oversee platform selections, governance, and transformations, staying hands-on when needed and communicating complex concepts in business terms to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with EPM, FP&A systems, or corporate performance management.
• Proven track record leading EPM strategy, transformation, and roadmaps.
• Hands-on experience with leading EPM platforms and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of finance processes: planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, reporting.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing external consultants and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the organization's EPM strategy, vision, and multi-year technology roadmap.
• Lead development, optimization, and transformation of the EPM technology landscape.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, IT, and leadership to translate requirements into scalable EPM solutions.
• Serve as strategic advisor on EPM technology, investments, and transformation opportunities.
• Oversee platform selection, implementation, and optimization of EPM technologies.
• Ensure projects align with business objectives and are delivered effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and data management.
• Communicate complex concepts in business terms to non-technical stakeholders.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices across EPM environment.
• Manage relationships with implementation partners and vendors; stay hands-on when needed.
• Assess emerging technologies and support Finance transformation strategy.

Skills

EPM strategy

FP&A systems

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Hands-on EPM

Vendor management

Tools

OneStream

Oracle EPM (PBCS/FCCS)

Hyperion

SAP BPC

SAP SAC

Tagetik

Job description

We are seeking an experienced EPM Systems Director to lead the strategy, execution, and ongoing evolution of the organization's EPM systems landscape. This is a high-visibility leadership position that will partner closely with senior Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define the EPM vision, establish the technology roadmap, and drive initiatives that improve financial planning, forecasting, reporting, consolidation, and overall Finance transformation!

Responsibilities

• Own and define the organization's EPM strategy, vision, and multi-year technology roadmap
• Lead the ongoing development, optimization, and transformation of the EPM technology landscape
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, IT, and senior business leadership to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable EPM solutions
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on EPM technology, capabilities, investment priorities, and transformation opportunities
• Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of EPM platforms and related technologies
• Oversee EPM initiatives from strategy and planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and aligned with business objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, forecasting consolidation, reporting, data management, and automation processes
• Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate complex systems concepts in a clear, business-focused manner
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices across the EPM environment
• Partner with IT and data teams on integrations, data flows, security, architecture, and overall systems strategy
• Manage relationships with implementation partners, consultants, and technology vendors as needed
• Remain hands-on with the technology, providing guidance, troubleshooting, solution design, and support where required
• Assess emerging EPM technologies and determine how they can support the organization's broader Finance transformation strategy
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the EPM environment remains scalable, efficient, and aligned with evolving business needs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working with EPM, FP&A systems, Corporate Performance Management, or Financial Systems
• Proven experience leading EPM strategy, transformation, and technology roadmaps
• Hands-on experience with one or more leading EPM platforms, such as OneStream, Oracle EPM (PBCS, FCCS), Oracle Hyperion, SAP BPC, SAP SAC, Tagetik, or similar EPM technologies
• Experience leading EPM implementations, enhancements, migrations, or transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of Finance processes including planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a lean team environment and willingness to remain hands-on
• Strong executive presence and experience working directly with senior leadership
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly when working with non-technical Finance and business stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience managing external consultants, implementation partners, and technology vendors