Job Description

Senior Manager, Enterprise Financial Systems

Reports to: Director of Enterprise Systems

Supervises: Yes

Overview:

The Senior Manager of Enterprise Financial Systems plays a key leadership role in aligning Corporate IT initiatives with broader business objectives. This position oversees JD Edwards (JDE) and financial reporting systems, managing a team of internal staff and external consultants. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, capable of working independently and delivering clear, consistent updates to IT leadership and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and prioritize enterprise financial system initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Manage cyber risk and platform stability, including disaster recovery (DR) activities.
• Supervise and mentor Business Analysts, System Analysts, and Developers in best practices.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Drive documentation efforts for complex projects, including charters, business requirements, ROI analyses, deployment plans, and user guides.
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions, whether developed in-house or sourced externally.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with other systems teams and influence prioritization of efforts.
• Champion best practices in systems implementation across IT, consulting, and business teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years working with senior business leaders in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in JD Edwards (JDE).
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including resource allocation and budget oversight.
• Experience in both Fortune 100 and startup environments.
• Familiarity with application programming, database design, and system architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Certifications in leadership and risk analysis preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Project Libre).
• Vendor and resource negotiation experience.

Core Competencies:

• Initiative & Proactivity: Takes ownership and drives results with minimal supervision.
• Resilience: Maintains focus and determination in the face of challenges.
• Strategic Insight: Synthesizes information to identify opportunities and solutions.
• Engagement: Communicates a compelling vision and builds strong relationships.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively and shares knowledge openly.
• Big Picture Thinking: Aligns personal and team goals with organizational strategy.
• Dedication: Pursues excellence with humility and accountability.
• Curiosity & Learning: Embraces feedback and seeks continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes issues and develops practical solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds and reach overhead.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision.

Work Schedule & Travel:

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Typical hours: Monday-Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Minimal travel (0-5%) to regional branch offices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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