Manager, Financial Systems
Location : Remote, must be based in the United States prefer South Central U.S.
Reports To : Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Supervises : Yes (Internal team and external consultants)
Overview
I am seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Financial Systems to lead the optimization and evolution for one of my Global Corporations. You will need to manage our enterprise financial technology platforms, with a primary focus on JD Edwards (JDE). This leadership role will report directly to the CIO and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment between IT initiatives and financial business goals.
The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical knowledge, business acumen, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of financial systems in a multi-entity, multi-location environment. This is a key role for someone who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders.
For immediate consideration, please forward a copy of your resume to Mark Shemroske – Tri-S Recruiters at
Mark @ MarkShemroske .com
Or
Markg @ Trisrecruiters .com
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal staff and consultants to deliver effective financial systems solutions, with a focus on JD Edwards (9.x and beyond).
- Partner closely with Finance and IT leadership to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Oversee system enhancements, upgrades, and migrations—including orchestration builds and JDE modernization efforts.
- Drive cyber risk mitigation efforts within the financial systems domain, including disaster recovery and data protection planning.
- Collaborate across IT and business units to prioritize projects and manage resources effectively.
- Provide clear documentation and communication to stakeholders on project goals, progress, risks, and results.
- Advocate for and enforce best practices in ERP and financial system implementation and support.
- Lead due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions and new business units.
- Support vendor management, budgeting, and external resource coordination.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).10+ years of experience in enterprise financial systems, with 5+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.Proven experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (EOne), including implementations, upgrades, and integrations.Hands-on experience with Orchestrator, SQL, and systems architecture in ERP environments.Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence prioritization in a matrixed environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.Understanding of IT governance, cyber security standards, and risk management within financial systems.Background in both large enterprise environments (e.g., Fortune 100) and smaller or high-growth companies is a plus.Project management experience and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project or similar.Preferred Skills & Attributes
Leadership or project management certifications.Experience in multi-plant, multi-instance ERP environments.A passion for process improvement and system optimization.Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.Professional, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.