Finance Systems Lead: ERP Strategy & Automation

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a senior leader to define and drive the financial systems strategy and governance across ERP platforms. You will optimize performance, ensure data integrity, and maintain strong internal controls while partnering with IT for implementation and continuous improvement.

You will lead a team, align with GAAP standards, and oversee upgrades, integrations, and system enhancements to support accurate reporting and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 6+ years in financial systems, ERP management, or fintech roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the financial systems strategy, including governance and roadmap.
• Oversee ERP performance, integrations, and data integrity to support reporting and operations.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements with stakeholder communication.
• Serve as liaison between Finance and IT to translate business needs into system solutions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP system experience

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/IS/business

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a senior leader to define and drive the financial systems strategy and governance across ERP platforms. You will optimize performance, ensure data integrity, and maintain strong internal controls while partnering with IT for implementation and continuous improvement.

You will lead a team, align with GAAP standards, and oversee upgrades, integrations, and system enhancements to support accurate reporting and efficient operations.