Financial Systems Manager

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Seattle, WA

13h•$83,180 - $143,551

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a nonprofit serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Financial Systems Manager supports accurate and effective financial operations by leading the administration, development, and use of the organization’s financial systems. The role combines accounting knowledge with systems expertise to ensure financial applications, data, workflows, reporting, and integrations meet the needs of Finance and the agency. The position leads improvements and administration of systems including MIP, Concur, Questica, and other applications supporting Finance. It configures system settings, financial structures, workflows, access, approvals, and business rules; supports accurate general-ledger and accounting processes; develops reports and automated processes; and leads troubleshooting, implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and change management. The manager also establishes system standards, documentation, controls, procedures, and training; partners with IT on security and technical infrastructure; and provides leadership and direction for the financial systems function, including supervision and development of assigned staff as the function grows. Candidates must reside in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho. The work may take place in LCSNW offices, partner-agency and community settings, and faith-based settings. Occasional travel between worksites is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience in financial systems, accounting systems, ERP administration, or a combination of accounting and systems responsibilities, including substantial hands-on system administration experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; substantial relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Strong working knowledge of general-ledger accounting and how financial processes, transactions, data, and reporting connect across systems.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit/fund accounting, with demonstrated experience applying these principles to financial systems, processes, and reporting.
Demonstrated experience administering and improving multiple business or financial systems, including configuration, workflows, access, integrations, data mapping, testing, troubleshooting, and system changes.
Fluency in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate financial and systems information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Advanced mastery of business applications and productivity suites, including financial/ERP systems and tools for developing reports, dashboards, queries, and automations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate financial needs into system solutions and evaluate whether system outputs meet accounting and business needs.
Ability to demonstrate resilience, awareness, and self-regulation when navigating challenges, conflict, and obstacles.
Ability to thrive in a complex organizational environment and adapt to varied needs, perspectives, and circumstances.
Must reside in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.
Must meet LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances required by the state or program.

Responsibilities

Lead administration and ongoing improvement of financial systems, including MIP, Concur, Questica, and other applications supporting Finance operations.
Configure and maintain system settings, financial structures, workflows, user roles and access, approval routing, business rules, and other Finance system components.
Ensure financial systems accurately support the general ledger and related accounting processes, including the flow and mapping of financial information between systems.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, queries, and automated processes that provide useful and accurate financial information to Finance and agency leaders.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of financial-system, configuration, data, and integration issues, coordinating with vendors, IT, and other system owners as needed.
Lead Finance system improvements, implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and change management, ensuring solutions meet accounting, operational, reporting, and control requirements.
Establish and maintain Finance system standards, documentation, procedures, controls, and training; identify opportunities to improve system use, data quality, efficiency, and user experience.
Partner with IT on agency-wide technology requirements, including security, SSO, identity management, and other technical infrastructure affecting Finance applications.
Provide leadership and direction for the financial systems function, including supervision and development of assigned staff as the function grows.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance at no cost to the employee
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked
12 paid agency-recognized holidays
2 floating holidays
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status