Financial Systems Principal

USAA•Charlotte, NC

1d•$164,780 - $314,960•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Systems Principal leverages technical expertise and industry experience to influence the Chief Accounting Office's technology strategy, project road map, and daily support operations for a suite of financial systems, including the Oracle Enterprise Reporting Platform. The role leads organizational initiatives to develop finance information systems and tools; coordinates maintenance and support of financial accounting and reporting systems with the CAO Business Application Support group, CFO/USAA IT groups, and external vendors; and oversees data integration across software applications, databases, and decision support tools. The role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a flexible work environment requiring four days in the office each week. Relocation assistance is available. The position provides strategic guidance on finance technology, oversees financial system modules and implementations, advises on risk and controls, and supports optimization of financial data, systems, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field; or four years of relevant education and/or experience.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial systems and/or IT, including strategy development.
At least six years of subject matter expertise managing highly complex projects or initiatives with significant company impact and delivering results in a complex matrix environment.
Expert-level technical background in web-based application architecture, system and database architecture, security, application integration, and object-oriented languages in a large enterprise environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across business and technology disciplines in a matrixed organization.
Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with financial and ERP systems.
Experience collaborating with key stakeholders, especially in IT and Finance/Accounting, influencing decisions, and managing work toward strategic goals.
Expert-level business acumen in business operations, accounting operations, GAAP, industry accounting practices, and emerging trends.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle financial and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and present recommendations to CFO leadership and cross-functional teams on finance IT strategy, priorities, and operating procedures.
Collaborate with Finance and systems leadership to prioritize, architect, and deliver key projects, maintaining accountability and alignment between teams.
Provide expert guidance to teams managing financial applications supporting accounts payable, the general ledger, accounting close, systems procurement, metadata and master data management, and other accounting processes and data.
Provide risk and controls consultation so CFO functional areas identify, measure, and mitigate risks and report and remediate issues.
Serve as module owner for general ledger and accounting modules of the ERP and certain external reporting applications.
Maintain system health by participating in MPL planning sessions to secure funding for upgrades and enhancements.
Improve data management and analytical platforms and optimize the use of accessible data.
Review financial processes and procedures to identify opportunities for optimization through system modifications, process standardization, and training.
Lead and approve financial system configuration and modification implementations.
Advise CFO leaders on new systems or technologies that can meet user functional requirements and needs.
Work with leadership to oversee the team providing global end-user support for future financial system implementations and upgrades.
Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.