VP - Financial Systems & ERP Transformation

Altice USA; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 178,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Financial Systems & ERP Transformation to lead the modernization of financial systems. This pivotal role involves evaluating and implementing next-generation ERP platforms and financial reporting tools, optimizing business processes, and enhancing operational efficiency across the enterprise. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your expertise will drive significant change and improve connectivity solutions for businesses and communities alike. If you're ready to take ownership and shape the future of financial systems, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial systems and ERP transformation.
• Experience in telecommunications or technology industry.
• Proven track record in leading modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of financial systems and ERP implementation.
• Define roadmap for ERP modernization aligned with business goals.
• Drive enhancements across financial and ERP-related systems.

Skills

Financial Systems Management

ERP Transformation

Vendor Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Planning

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Clarity

Job description

Vice President of Financial Systems & ERP Transformation

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

We areOptimum!

Job Summary

The Vice President of Financial Systems & ERP Transformation will drive the modernization of financial systems, workforce productivity analysis, and vendor governance within a transformative Technology Organization. This leader will evaluate and implement next-generation ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, and emerging technologies to optimize planning, business processes, and performance insights. The role also focuses on the integration and optimization of key financial, tax, inventory, procurement, warehousing, and reporting tools to enhance operational efficiency and compliance across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end transformation of financial systems, including the selection, implementation, and optimization of an enterprise-wide ERP system.
• Define and execute the roadmap for ERP modernization, aligning with business and financial objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Operations, and Business Units) to ensure seamless integration of financial systems with broader enterprise applications.
• Oversee data governance, system security, and compliance requirements to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system efficiencies.
• Evaluate and implement next-generation ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, and emerging technologies to enhance financial planning and business process optimization.
• Drive enhancements and operational efficiencies across key financial and ERP-related systems, including those supporting general ledger, accounts payable, procurement, supply chain, fixed assets, revenue tracking, and financial reporting.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on financial system capabilities and technology trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance systems professionals, project managers, and IT specialists.
• Engage with key business stakeholders to understand needs, prioritize projects, and drive adoption of new technologies.
• Collaborate with external vendors and consultants to ensure the successful execution of transformation initiatives.
• Drive business process reengineering to optimize financial workflows, reporting, and compliance.
• Implement change management strategies to drive user adoption and minimize disruptions.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to track the success of ERP transformation efforts.
• Analyze workforce productivity and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure financial systems and ERP solutions comply with regulatory standards and internal controls (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS, SEC requirements).
• Continuously monitor risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system implementations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• MBA or relevant advanced degree
• Minimum of fifteen years of experience in financial systems, ERP transformation, and technology modernization within large-scale enterprises.
• Experience in telecommunications and/or technology industry
• Proven track record in leading financial system modernization efforts in a telecommunications or technology environment.
• Deep expertise in ERP platforms such as Oracle and SAP, along with workforce reporting tools like Clarity.
• Strong vendor management experience, including contract negotiation and governance of third-party providers.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, internal audit processes and risk management
• Ability to drive strategic change and transformation in a highly complex, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in budget planning, forecasting, and financial system optimization.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to align technology investments with long-term business goals.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based financial platforms and emerging technologies.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

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