Director, Financial Systems

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Jericho, NY

4h • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Director, Financial Systems is responsible for leading the strategy,
governance, and execution of the organization’s financial technology ecosystem.
This role oversees the administration, optimization, and long-term evolution of
financial systems to ensure data integrity, scalability, compliance, and
alignment with business objectives. The Director serves as a key partner to
Finance, IT, and Operations, enabling efficient financial processes, accurate
reporting, and informed decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a Finance or Accounting system support role with exposure to Oracle EBS and Oracle EPM required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
• Proven experience managing financial systems (in particular ERP platforms) in a corporate environment
• Knowledge of financial processes, controls, and regulatory standards
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Attention to detail is a must
• Exceptional negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff in a collaborative environment
• Must possess the ability to ensure confidentiality and exercise considerable discretion in dealing with data and others
• Demonstrated flexibility under a prioritization change condition
• Effective and decisive under pressure caused by complex situations
• Strong PC skills: Must have proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess sufficient technological skills to manage projects to build multiple reporting hierarchies, databases, system generated reports and workbooks
• Oracle experience required
• Excellent Problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely
• Delivers informative well-organized presentations
• Ability to think proactively, rather than reactively
• Identifies critical issues with ease
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
• Communicates at the executive management level

Nice To Haves

• Experience with billing and/or analysis of Cloud platforms preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial systems supporting accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Own the financial systems roadmap, including system architecture, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations with enterprise platforms.
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, Procurement, and Operational leaders to identify process improvements, drive automation, and ensure systems align with evolving business needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing financial systems team, setting priorities, goals, and best practices.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including system providers and implementation partners, ensuring performance, cost-effectiveness, and contract compliance.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, security, and availability of financial data across all platforms.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements related to financial systems.
• Develop and oversee end-user training, documentation, and change management to maximize adoption, efficiency, and data quality.
• Monitor system performance, proactively identify risks, and resolve complex system issues and dependencies.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and IT, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and accountability for all financial systems initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement by staying current on emerging financial technologies, ERP capabilities, information systems best practices, and procurement processes.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on system performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401k retirement program
• Mental health resources / Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible paid vacation time
• 6 paid holidays
• 30% employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director