Director, Financial Systems

KēSTA I.T.•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking a Director of Financial Systems for an immediate full-time opportunity with our industry leading client. A Director of Applications – Financial Systems is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and optimization of enterprise financial systems and reporting capabilities. This role combines deep financial domain expertise with technical leadership to drive system transformations that improve accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision-making. This leader partners closely with finance, IT, and executive stakeholders to translate complex financial requirements into scalable technology solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
8+ years of experience in business systems, applications management, business process development, or related areas
5+ years of experience implementing or managing ERP systems (Tier 1 or Tier 2), with exposure to financial modules such as General Ledger, Treasury, Budgeting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting
3+ years of experience with system integrations and/or EDI between internal and external platforms
3+ years of experience supporting data analysis and report development
Experience managing banking and payment processing systems, including gateways, positive pay, NACHA, and third-party processors
5+ years of leadership experience with direct reports
Strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms, and enterprise application management (Particularly Workday)
Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, UML)
Expertise in business process design and optimization
Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, reporting, and user training
Familiarity with audit processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Understanding of key business processes such as Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, subscription models, customer service, and sales operations
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and audit standards
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Ability to manage complex systems, projects, and cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of the financial systems function, including team performance, deliverables, and continuous development
Provide strategic leadership for the selection, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of ERP and financial application platforms
Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to plan, test, and implement system changes, upgrades, and new capabilities
Ensure all system modifications and upgrades are thoroughly tested and validated prior to production deployment
Manage relationships with executive stakeholders and business units, supporting strategic initiatives, operational requests, and complex escalations
Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate internal and external resources across projects and ongoing operations
Manage project resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure alignment with business priorities
Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define system requirements and deliver scalable solutions
Support cross-functional initiatives including system evaluations, implementations, and upgrades
Lead the design and implementation of new systems and process improvements
Maintain application inventory, documentation, and system models across supported platforms
Develop and support reporting solutions, partnering with data and BI teams to resolve complex reporting challenges
Ensure data integrity through validation processes, analysis, and adherence to control frameworks
Oversee change management processes, ensuring alignment with governance standards and prioritization frameworks
Develop and maintain process documentation, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards