Financial Systems Lead — ERP & Analytics

Vaco by Highspring; Argyle (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Financial Systems Manager in Sterling Heights, MI to own ERP and financial platforms, define roadmaps, ensure data integrity, and drive compliance. This is a direct-hire, hybrid role offering $130,000–$145,000 per year plus bonus.

You will partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to configure systems, lead UAT, manage backlogs in Jira, and deliver reporting improvements using Power BI and SQL across GL, AP/AR, and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4–7+ years in financial systems, business applications, or product management.
• Strong understanding of financial processes including GL, AP/AR, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems or financial platforms such as Sage, Workday, NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar.
• Experience with data and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes.
• Demonstrated experience owning systems or products from intake through delivery, implementation, and ongoing support.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar tools for backlog and delivery management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-management skills with exceptional attention to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, system integrations, and reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of financial systems, including ERP, accounting platforms, reporting tools, and POS integrations.
• Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with Finance and broader business objectives.
• Balance operational support, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives to maximize business value.
• Define KPIs and success metrics related to system performance, financial accuracy, and user adoption.
• Analyze financial processes, including GL, AP/AR, billing, reporting, and reconciliations, to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure data integrity, auditability, and compliance across financial systems.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations to understand workflows, reporting requirements, and system pain points.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, workflows, and system configurations.
• Provide hands-on administration, configuration, and support for financial and related SaaS systems.
• Support financial reporting, data validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with IT and external vendors.
• Manage system upgrades, releases, and enhancements.
• Maintain system documentation, data mappings, and process flows.
• Support user access, roles, and security governance.
• Manage product backlogs, prioritization, and delivery using Jira or similar tools.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, and post-release support.
• Manage system dependencies, risks, and change impacts across teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, Operations, and external vendors.
• Partner with vendors on roadmap alignment, system enhancements, and issue resolution.
• Effectively communicate system changes, priorities, and business impacts to stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Product Administrators and junior product team members.
• Support onboarding, skill development, performance feedback, and career progression.
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Develop and deliver system training and ongoing user support.
• Drive adoption of new features, functionality, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the user experience.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Power BI

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Financial Systems Manager in Sterling Heights, MI to own ERP and financial platforms, define roadmaps, ensure data integrity, and drive compliance. This is a direct-hire, hybrid role offering $130,000–$145,000 per year plus bonus.

You will partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to configure systems, lead UAT, manage backlogs in Jira, and deliver reporting improvements using Power BI and SQL across GL, AP/AR, and reconciliations.