Lead Financial Systems Analyst
About The Position
The Lead Financial Systems Analyst leads the Finance System Analyst team, oversees daily operations, and guides the overall direction of financial systems. The role ensures projects align with business objectives and are completed on time and within budget, providing broader project-management guidance to support quality outcomes. The position acts as the primary liaison between Finance and other departments, including IT, and oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems. It identifies and implements process improvements, ensures compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, and prepares and presents reports to management and stakeholders. The role also fosters a collaborative and innovative team environment; participates in strategic planning for financial systems; leads the finance systems product backlog and prioritizes development; mentors production support staff and assists with complex issue resolution; evaluates emerging technologies; and supports managers leading cross-functional system implementation and improvement initiatives. Other duties may be assigned, and the position must comply with all policies and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in financial systems or a similar role.
- Leadership experience.
- Extensive knowledge of financial systems, data management, and project management.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the team's daily operations and activities.
- Ensure projects align with business objectives and are completed on time and within budget.
- Provide project-management guidance to support overall project quality.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and other departments, including IT.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Prepare and present reports to management and stakeholders.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Participate in developing and executing strategic plans for financial systems.
- Lead the finance systems product backlog and prioritize development efforts.
- Provide support and mentorship to production support staff, including assistance with complex issue resolution.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their integration.
- Support managers leading cross-functional teams in system implementation and improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) and stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible approach to work, with remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
