Finance Tech Strategy Lead

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond seeks a Senior Finance Technology Manager to lead the Finance Department's technology strategy, oversee major financial systems, and coordinate with the Department of Information Technology. You will supervise teams, manage system configurations, and drive data-driven improvements for FOIA responses and departmental workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in financial systems, with strong leadership, governance, and security focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Six years of journey-level professional computer systems experience related to assignment.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise department-wide technology projects from planning through implementation.
• Drive initiatives that streamline Finance technology functions and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract and budget compliance.
• Prepare, review, and submit departmental reports supporting project status and system performance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures related to Finance technology operations.

Skills

Roadmap planning

Stakeholder comms

Data dashboards

Delegation

Reports development

Info systems mgmt

Large projects

Presentations

Vendor management

Budget projections

Security awareness

Crisis management

Interpersonal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MUNIS

RVAPay

CoreERP

Oracle E Business Suite

EIS reporting

POSS staffing calendar software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City of Richmond seeks a Senior Finance Technology Manager to lead the Finance Department's technology strategy, oversee major financial systems, and coordinate with the Department of Information Technology. You will supervise teams, manage system configurations, and drive data-driven improvements for FOIA responses and departmental workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in financial systems, with strong leadership, governance, and security focus.