Manager, Finance Systems - (26-FAB-300018-015)

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority•Washington, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager. At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. The Manager, Finance Systems, within the Oracle ERP Center of Excellence, is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, compliance, and timeliness of all data maintained in Oracle Cloud Finance, Procurement, and Compliance applications. This role oversees system configuration, functional security, data governance, reporting, and continuous optimization across the Oracle ERP environment. While the primary focus is Finance and Procurement applications, the position requires strong working knowledge of Oracle Financials, Procurement, and Payroll to support cross‑module alignment and enterprise‑wide integration. The Manager serves as a key liaison between functional business units and IT, coordinating system enhancements, upgrades, data governance activities, and process improvements. The role applies comprehensive knowledge of the software development life cycle, organizational policies, and project management methodologies to ensure effective system performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of progressive experience managing enterprise systems in Finance, Procurement or Budgeting inclusive of three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience with system configuration, data governance, workflow analysis, business process assessment, functional requirements gathering, and project management.
Experience with digital document governance and records management.
Strong working knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM, including system logic, configuration, business rules, integrations, and functional security.
Ability to understand and manage system interfaces, data flows, and cross‑module dependencies.
Excellent process design and re‑engineering skills with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
Demonstrated ability to lead system upgrades, quarterly releases, and feature adoption across HCM, Finance, or Payroll modules.
Proficiency in SQL for data validation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Strong project management and cross‑functional leadership skills.
Demonstrated supervisory and team‑leadership experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non‑technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in standard business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to learn and utilize new technologies, analytics tools, and reporting platforms.

Nice To Haves

Oracle or any Cloud HCM—including GL, AP, EXP, FA, Financial Statements, Procurement, Advanced Procurement (Sourcing and Contracts) and related applications.

Responsibilities

Monitor the integrity, accuracy, and governance of data across Oracle Cloud Finance applications, including General Ledger (GL), Budgeting, Accounts Payable (AP), Fixed Assets (FA), Expenses (EXP), Procurement, and Advanced Procurement (Sourcing, Contracts, Agreements).
Conduct periodic audits and resolve data issues according to established data governance standards.
Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term strategies for Finance systems and analytics aligned with organizational objectives.
Oversee Finance reporting capabilities, define core financial data metrics, and develop dashboards and analytics to support strategic decision‑making.
Build strong partnerships with Finance, Procurement, Budget, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets teams to streamline end‑to-end transactions and ensure accurate data flow across integrated Oracle Cloud applications.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on system planning, development, implementation, upgrades, testing, and ongoing support.
Identify system needs, automation opportunities, and process improvements across Finance functional areas.
Oversee functional support activities including user training, business continuity planning, data entry governance, and functional security administration.
Serve as the functional security administrator for Finance and related systems.
Prepare activity and progress reports to communicate system performance, project status, and functional area updates to the Director of ERP System & Controls.
Provide functional and analytical guidance to end users, identifying opportunities for improved usability, efficiency, and system enhancements.
Define system‑wide standards for Finance application functionality, configuration, and data modeling.
Lead quarterly releases, system upgrades, new features, and expanded capabilities.
Conduct needs analyses, document business requirements, develop functional design specifications, and collaborate with technical teams on solution design and implementation.
Manage user expectations, functional scope, and vendor relationships related to Oracle Cloud Finance systems and integrations.
Develop and maintain test scripts; lead or participate in functional and performance testing for upgrades, patches, and releases.
Prepare standard and ad hoc reports to support Finance, Procurement, Budget, and organizational leadership.
Support SQL‑based queries, data validation, and ad hoc reporting needs across Finance functions.
Oversee functional and data relationships across Finance, Procurement, Budgeting, Expenses, Fixed Assets, and related systems to ensure alignment with enterprise data governance and integration standards.
Monitor progress toward Finance system goals and recommend schedule, resource, and workflow adjustments to ensure successful delivery.
Conduct quarterly audits of ERP roles assigned to business and systems users; coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing required data, reports, and communications.
Provide user support, troubleshooting, and training; gather end‑user feedback on system functionality and assess feasibility of improvements.
Support change‑management processes by assessing system impacts, preparing documentation, and ensuring appropriate approvals across ERP/EPM/Payroll stakeholders.
Create business requirements, test scenarios, test data, test plans, and design documents for enhancements and new ERP/EPM/Payroll system projects.
Facilitate the creation of reports using OTBI and other Oracle reporting tools.
Represent the Director of the Center of Excellence in meetings with external agencies or internal stakeholders, as assigned.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of ERP System & Controls.
Allocate approximately 50% of time to hands‑on operational work and change requests and 50% to management responsibilities, new projects, and process improvements.
Provides daily direction and oversight to assigned staff.
Responsible for hiring, task assignment, performance management, discipline, and employee development.