job summary:
Randstad Digital is seeking an experienced IT Financial Manager for an exciting opportunity in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic acumen, financial expertise, and people leadership. They are comfortable navigating both the details of financial modeling and the broader context of enterprise-level decision making. This individual excels in translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior executives, while fostering a culture of transparency, consistency, and measurable business value from technology investments.
location: Kansas City, Missouri
job type: Contract
salary: $75 - 89 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department Financials
- Partner with the executive leadership team to define and implement financial goals for the IT department. Establish and embed financial best practices within the department's operations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the annual business plan and fourth-quarter forecast by translating business initiatives and consumption trends into projected technology cost impacts.
- Monitor and manage monthly financial performance, including detailed analysis of Run vs. Transform the Business spending using the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework.
- Respond to ad hoc requests to support the strategic goals of the executive leadership team.
Financial Data Analysis and Training - Maintain and apply in-depth knowledge of accounting systems and data reporting tools to support accurate and actionable financial analysis. Promote a culture of financial accountability and TBM literacy by equipping service owners and product managers with the knowledge to interpret unit rates, total application costs, and optimization opportunities.
- Conduct benchmarking analyses and develop cost models to support data-driven decision-making.
- Fulfill reporting requirements in coordination with accounting and other corporate groups. Deliver presentations on financial trends and provide conceptual training to various departmental audiences.
Corporate Financial Reporting - Serve as the primary liaison to the corporate reporting team, ensuring alignment on financial reporting and overhead results.
- Provide expert guidance on forecasting for key initiatives and material financial matters within the IT department.
- Share best practices and innovations developed within IT Finance with the broader corporate reporting community.
- Mentor and support the development of corporate support professionals.
Technology Cost Transparency and Chargebacks - Drive technology cost transparency by ensuring chargeback rates reflect forecasted consumption, cost structures, and desired behavioral outcomes.
- Build and maintain partnerships across the enterprise to enhance understanding and use of chargeback data in decision-making processes.
- Advocate for fairness and transparency in cost recovery, ensuring technology chargebacks are consistent, defensible, and aligned with business value.
qualifications:
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting; Finance or other similar discipline from accredited program. and 8 years related professional experience Required (11 years preferred)
Additional credit may be given for public accounting experience.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.
Must be expert in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
Requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Power BI. (preferred)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
skills:
data reporting tools,decision-making,knowledge of accounting,accounting,Financial Reporting,partnerships,business plan
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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