Financial Systems Manager

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

Overview

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. 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

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.

Job Statement

"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."

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.