Financial Systems Leader

SystemsAccountants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SystemsAccountants is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Systems to oversee critical technology initiatives, including EPM implementation and finance transformation projects. This role acts as the primary liaison across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and IT to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate boasts a strong finance foundation alongside project management experience, actively leading systems implementations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Accounting, or Finance Transformation.
• Experience with EPM, ERP, or finance systems implementations.
• Strong ability to manage projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and enhancement of finance systems.
• Manage project plans and timelines across initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Business requirements translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

EPM software

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Systems to lead key finance technology initiatives, including a new EPM implementation and broader finance transformation projects.

This role will serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Accounting, FP&A, IT, and external implementation partners, ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in Finance with experience leading systems implementations, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of EPM and finance systems platforms.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables across finance transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and define future-state processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and implementation partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive testing, user acceptance, training, and change management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial management processes through technology.
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and alignment between finance systems and upstream/downstream applications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders and business leaders.
• Support ongoing system administration, optimization, and enhancement initiatives post-implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Finance Systems, or Finance Transformation.
• Experience leading or supporting EPM, ERP, or finance systems implementations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and external consulting teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.