Description The Applications Manager for Financial Systems oversees the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of enterprise financial applications that support accounting, billing, timekeeping, and financial reporting needs for our client. This role is responsible for configuring financial systems to align with our client's operational, compliance, and reporting requirements-emphasizing accuracy, scalability, and effective integration with other platforms.
Key Responsibilities:Planning & Execution- Manage financial systems to meet our client's operational, compliance, and service objectives.
- Evaluate current applications and develop strategies for improved performance and integration.
- Set and promote best practices for financial systems aligned with organizational priorities.
Team Collaboration & Communication- Work with teams to integrate financial platforms with other enterprise systems.
- Supervise team members on financial system projects and ensure alignment with goals.
- Serve as the liaison among business stakeholders, technical teams, Finance, and vendors.
Operational Management & Delivery- Oversee configuration, deployment, and enhancements of financial applications.
- Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, and ensure user satisfaction.
- Maintain inventory of software assets, licenses, and contracts for compliance.
- Provide regular system status updates and identify improvement opportunities.
Process Optimization & Innovation- Stay up to date on evolving financial technology and legal tech trends.
- Lead automation and workflow improvement initiatives to boost accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinate end-user feedback on new or modified systems for continuous improvement.
Requirements Education & Credentials- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Certifications in financial systems, accounting software, or project management, such as Elite 3E, strongly preferred.
Knowledge & Experience- Significant experience managing and optimizing financial systems, including integration.
- Strong understanding of legal and financial workflows, including billing, timekeeping, GL, AP/AR, and reporting.
- Background in deploying features, system enhancements, and technical troubleshooting.
- Deep knowledge of system administration, security, data governance, and compliance.
- Experience with vendor management and training program delivery.
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with capability to translate requirements into system strategies.
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