Manager Finance Systems

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Manager Finance Systems for a position with a Major US Airline located in SeaTac, WA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role contributes to developing the strategic priorities and ensuring tactical execution for finance-related technology tools. As a people leader, the Manager of Finance Systems leads and establishes priorities for the team that provides functional support for PeopleSoft (AM, AP, AR, BI, GL, SCM), and other financial systems, including revenue, fuel, treasury, tax, materials, financial reconciliation and reporting, and multiple internal and external interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Drive continual improvement in systems and procedures to deliver efficiencies and improve customer satisfaction
• Recommend financial system outsourcing/insourcing and gain support and sponsorship from key leaders
• Lead a team to improve financial system performance management, provide functional and business analyst day-to-day support, and project support
• Manage the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of a portfolio of financial systems and integration with critical business systems
• Oversee the change request process, quality assurance (testing) effort, production implementations, and backlog prioritization process for the major finance division systems
• Enhance efficiency and performance by delivering operational improvement through process reengineering
• Streamline the reporting and period-close process from a systems perspective and ensure data integrity
• Manage the development of user procedures, guidelines, and documentation
• Partner with leaders in accounting to ensure appropriate internal controls exist and are documented for technology applications and processes
• Partner with IT, Finance, and SCM leadership to ensure alignment of projects with the finance system
• Develop strong relationships with key internal customers by listening, understanding needs, and defining shared objectives

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years in a PeopleSoft functional analyst or similar role
• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, with successfully building, leading, and managing cross-functional teams
• A blend of technical and business acumen
• In-depth understanding of finance and accounting processes and relevant enabling technologies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data, processes, and technology
• Excellent strategic, organizational, project management, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex information
• Experience in building constructive and effective relationships and influencing people who are not direct reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Desired skills:

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other ERP systems
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards, and/or federal and state tax and labor reporting requirements
• Experience building and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Broad knowledge of/experience with finance functions including systems, communication, and application of federal/state/local regulations
• Background in Financial systems management, financial systems implementations, and/or conversions
• Experience with SOX or equivalent related to IT controls
• Bachelor's degree, with a focus in finance, economics, accounting, IT, business administration, or a related discipline

Pay range: up to $100.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.