Financial Systems Manager
2 days ago
Woodbridge
The Associate Manager, Financial Systems & Transformation, is responsible for overseeing core financial systems, gross profit reporting, and finance transformation initiatives. This role ensures stability, accuracy, and continuous improvement of Oracle Financial systems and Gross Profit / Cash & Sales processes that support Retail Members, Corporate and Shared Financial Services. About the Role The position leads a team of financial systems and gross profit professionals, partners closely with Technology and Finance Leadership, and drives modernization through process improvement, automation, and data driven insights. Responsibilities • Financial Systems Leadership & Gross Profit Oversight, • Oversee Oracle Financial systems including General Ledger, Accounts Payable (including OCR), Fixed Assets, Gross Profit, and Cash & Sales., • Accountable for ensuring accurate, timely, controlled, and scalable financial processing and reporting for 48+ Members, 70+ stores, and corporate entities, while driving continuous improvement through technology, data, and AI enabled capabilities., • Ensure reliable operation of high volume interfaces (POS Cash & Sales, Payroll, Inventory, Coupons, DSD, Pharmacy, Reclamation, Utilities)., • Oversee period end, quarter end, and year end close system readiness, including reconciliations, controls, and issue resolution., • Ensure master data governance alignment (vendors, GL accounts, calendars, legal entities)., • Partner with Technology and SFS leadership on system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and issue resolution., • Provide leadership oversight for the Gross Profit team, covering Gross Profit reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, and member support related to GP and inventory., • Ensure accuracy and integrity of Cash & Sales feeds from member POS systems into Oracle GL., • Oversee member support, training, and issue resolution related to GP, inventory results, and reporting., • Drive process documentation, standardization, and optimization across finance systems and reporting., • Identify and implement automation, analytics, and AI enabled improvements., • Support SAP S/4HANA coexistence and future state finance transformation initiatives., • Establish and monitor KPIs, controls, and operational metrics to measure efficiency, quality, and risk., • Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and timely remediation of issues., • Manage and develop a team of financial systems and gross profit associates setting priorities, balance workloads, and ensuring coverage and succession planning for critical processing and support activities., • Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Technology, SFS, external vendors, and auditors., • Prepare executive level dashboards, updates, and decision materials. Required Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems., • 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, Accounting Operations, or Finance Transformation., • Hands‑on experience with Oracle Financials (EBS or similar) across GL, AP, and integrated sub‑systems., • Strong understanding of retail accounting, gross profit, inventory, and cash & sales processes., • Experience managing cross‑functional teams and complex stakeholder environments in operational and project settings., • High attention to detail with the ability to balance operational rigor and strategic thinking., • Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and hold teams accountable., • Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel (advanced), Power Query/BI, Teams, and SharePoint. Preferred • MBA or CPA, • Experience leveraging automation, analytics, and AI tools to improve finance processes., • Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder and project management skills., • Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, transformation‑driven environment. Pay range and compensation package Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 + bonus Medical/Dental/Vision - small employee contribution 401k + match Unrestricted sick time 2 weeks PTO, 4 personal days, 3 floating holidays