Senior Manager, Finance Systems

InvestedintheMission; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

InvestedintheMission is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Systems to lead enterprise-wide Oracle Fusion ERP optimization and implementation. You will bridge business needs with technical delivery, oversee configurations, integrations, testing and training, and partner with IT for infrastructure.

You will manage the Finance Systems team, drive multi-phase transformations, establish data governance, and guide budgeting tool adoption (OTBI, FBDI, Power BI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (Master's or CPA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive finance systems experience, including at least 3 years in a lead or management role
• Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing Oracle Fusion (or Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP, or comparable Tier 1 ERP)
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, multi-phase finance transformations from requirements through hypercare

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Systems team focused on Oracle Fusion, business processes, testing, and training delivery
• Bridge finance business requirements and technical delivery across multiple workstreams
• Partner with IT for infrastructure and drive cross-functional implementation initiatives
• Manage complex process designs, configurations, integrations, and testing
• Develop and implement data governance and compliance frameworks

Skills

Oracle Fusion ERP

Finance systems

ERP configuration

SOX controls

BI tools

APIs integration

Budgeting/planning

Data governance

AI in finance

Leadership & PM

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/IS

Master's or CPA preferred

Tools

OTBI

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS/FCCS/Planning)

Apex/low-code platforms

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Manager, Finance Systems leads the functional execution of enterprise-wide finance systems initiatives, with primary focus on Oracle Fusion ERP optimization and implementation. This role serves as the bridge between finance business requirements and technical delivery, managing complex process designs, system configurations, integrations, and cross-functional implementation workstreams. This leader manages the Finance Systems team focused on Oracle Fusion, business processes, testing, and training delivery, partnering closely with IT for technical infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (Master's or CPA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive finance systems experience, including at least 3 years in a lead or management role
• Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing Oracle Fusion (or Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP, or comparable Tier 1 ERP)
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, multi-phase finance transformations from requirements through hypercare

Functional & Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in finance business processes, accounting principles, financial close procedures, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of ERP functional configuration, business process modeling, integration design, and testing methodologies
• Experience designing and documenting SOX controls, segregation of duties matrices, and audit trails in ERP systems
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion reporting tools (OTBI, BIP, FBDI), or equivalent reporting platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
• Working knowledge of integration patterns (APIs, web services, file-based interfaces) and ability to define integration requirements for IT
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, FCCS, Planning) or comparable budgeting/planning platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive, Host Analytics)
• Experience supporting Oracle Apex or low-code application platforms for finance workflow rollouts
• Understanding of capex project accounting and finance transformation project lifecycle

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Exceptional project management skills with ability to act as program manager for major finance systems initiatives, managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and competing priorities from planning through post-go-live support
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and effectively engage stakeholders at all levels — from C-suite executives to front-line users — adapting style and content to audience
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, and Business Units, mentor junior staff, and drive accountability for deliverables
• Strategic thinker who balances immediate implementation needs with long-term operational sustainability and continuous improvement
• Experience contributing to finance systems roadmap development, translating business strategy into multi-year technology initiatives with clear prioritization and dependencies
• Ability to develop and articulate data governance frameworks for finance systems, including data ownership, quality standards, access controls, and retention policies
• Understanding of AI strategy considerations for finance functions, including identifying high-value use cases, assessing readiness, managing risks, and aligning AI initiatives with broader business objectives

AI & Emerging Technology Skills

• Working knowledge of LLM capabilities and limitations for business applications (GPT, Claude, Gemini, or open-source alternatives)
• Experience using AI tools for productivity (documentation, analysis, research) and willingness to experiment with new AI capabilities
• Basic understanding of AI agent concepts and ability to collaborate with technical teams on AI solution design
• Experience supporting or contributing to AI/automation proof-of-concepts in finance or systems context (preferred but not required)

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$128,000 - $195,250

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.