Financial Systems Manager

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a seasoned leader to drive the financial systems strategy, governance, and optimization across ERP platforms. You will oversee performance, data integrity, and internal controls to ensure accurate reporting and efficient operations.

You will lead system implementations, collaborate with IT on close and budgeting, and mentor the financial systems team to promote continuous improvement and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA and PMP certifications preferred.
• 6+ years in financial systems, ERP management, or fintech roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the financial systems strategy, including roadmap and governance.
• Oversee ERP performance, enhancements, integrations, and data integrity.
• Ensure internal controls and GAAP compliance across systems and processes.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Serve as liaison between Finance and IT for close, reporting, budgeting, and decision making.
• Develop the financial systems team and establish standards for support and documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

BI tools

Automation

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Master’s 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.

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"