Financial Systems Director

Morgan Street Holdings•Chicago, IL

1d•$185 - $200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Systems Director leads the modernization and optimization of financial systems for the Accounting and Finance Departments. This role sets a strategic direction, drives efficiency through innovative solutions, and manages a team dedicated to supporting and improving financial platforms. The position ensures systems align with business needs and delivers actionable insights for decision-making. This position reports into the tms VP, Global Financial Controller.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a proven record of leading financial systems transformation.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
At least 5 years’ experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
Deep expertise in large-scale ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365), including system implementation, integration, and optimization.
Demonstrated success in driving process automation, operational efficiency, and innovative solutions within financial systems.
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and data management tools; ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; with the ability to assess and improve business processes.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic transformation and optimization of financial systems to support evolving business needs.
Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for financial systems modernization, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships to drive integrated solutions and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Manage, mentor, and develop a high performing financial systems team, promoting professional growth and operational excellence.
Serve as the Business Process Owner for financial systems projects, overseeing design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
Design and implement scalable intercompany solutions within ERP platforms, leveraging consolidated reporting tools such as Hyperion.
Identify, evaluate, and implement automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Enhance management reporting capabilities, delivering timely and actionable insights for executive decision making.
Oversee master data governance, ensuring data integrity and alignment across all business functions.
Assess current practices and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to drive operational excellence.
Lead change management initiatives, including user training and support for new systems and processes.
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.