Financial Systems Manager

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced leader to drive the strategy, governance, and optimization of its financial systems and technology platforms. You will partner with Finance and IT to enhance system performance, data integrity, and internal controls across the organization.

The role requires directing ERP initiatives, ensuring GAAP compliance, and steering cross-functional projects from planning to adoption, while building a high-performing financial systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/IS or related field (required).
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the financial systems strategy, including technology roadmap, governance, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee ERP and financial systems performance, enhancements, integrations, and data integrity for accurate reporting.
• Ensure systems support strong internal controls, GAAP compliance, policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements with planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Serve as primary liaison between Finance and IT; translate business needs into system solutions for close, reporting, budgeting, and decision-making.
• Lead and develop the financial systems team, establishing standards for support, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

ERP Platforms

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

BI & Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/IS/Business

Master's Degree or MBA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Leads the strategy, governance, and optimization of the organization’s financial systems and technology platforms, ensuring alignment with operational needs, accounting standards, and long-term objectives.

Overview

Leads the strategy, governance, and optimization of the organization’s financial systems and technology platforms, ensuring alignment with operational needs, accounting standards, and long-term objectives.

Partnering across Finance, IT, and key business functions, this role drives system performance, automation, data integrity, and internal controls, while serving as the primary liaison between Finance and IT for implementation and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Define and execute the financial systems strategy, including technology roadmap, governance, and alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial systems performance, enhancements, integrations, and data integrity to support accurate reporting and efficient operations.
• Ensure systems support strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and user adoption.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and IT; translate business needs into system solutions that support financial close, reporting, budgeting, and decision‑making.
• Lead and develop the financial systems team, establishing standards for support, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, required.
• Master’s Degree or Master of Business Administration, preferred.

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes, and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with major ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite).
• Strong project management skills, including experience leading complex system implementations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing teams and leading organizational change initiatives.
• Expertise in financial data architecture, business intelligence (BI) tools, and automation technologies.

Experience

6 years of experience in financial systems, ERP management, or financial technology roles.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Talking on the phone or in person: Frequently.
• The workload is typically heavy but manageable. Pressure may increase when working to meet deadlines associated with grants and other time‑sensitive projects.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet