[Hiring] Financial Systems Senior Manager @Common App

Role Description

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Systems Senior Manager is responsible for owning the roadmap and optimization of our financial systems by:

• Improving cross-system integration and streamlining reporting.
• Ensuring the infrastructure provides a scalable, high-performance foundation to support long-term growth.
• Directing the cross-functional coordination of finance, procurement, contracts, and HCM modules.
• Supporting the successful selection, implementation, and execution of a more unified system architecture.
• Providing strategic leadership and managing the intake, prioritization, and resource allocation related to enhancements and system projects.
• Partnering with leaders to identify opportunities to leverage existing systems and technologies.
• Developing and executing long-term strategies for unified systems to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in project or program management, including full-cycle ERP implementations.
• Experience managing projects with phased delivery models.
• Proficiency with project management tools and remote collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Comprehensive ERP industry knowledge and understanding of system implementation.
• Experience coordinating implementations involving HCM integration alongside core financials.
• Attention to detail with high standards of precision and accuracy.
• Expertise in industry benchmarks and emerging frameworks.
• Exhibits leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring team members.
• Facilitates structured decision-making processes.
• Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from data.
• Ensures effective performance in changing environments.
• Core accounting knowledge around financial statements and GAAP.
• Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators.
• Familiarity with finance, procurement, and HCM modules relevant to a nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and organize work to meet goals.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with diverse business partners.
• Demonstrates ability to manage cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Strong organizational change management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent certification.
• Grant and/or government contracting financial modeling and reporting experience.
• Experience managing ERP implementations in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
• Background in healthcare EMR deployments or similarly complex technology programs.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Prior experience as an internal ERP program owner.
• Strong analytical/modeling skills and experience executing budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Advanced knowledge of how different modules interact.
• Familiarity with APIs, Middleware, and EDI.
• Ability to influence at all levels and work effectively within a team.
• Effective in a variety of presentation settings.
• Encourages innovation and uses rigorous logic to solve problems.

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays (prorated depending on start date)
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Choice of PC or MAC laptop
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and additional 5% match
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account and Medical Flexible Savings Account
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and AD&D insurance
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll deduction pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account

How Do I Apply

To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

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