Manager IT Finance Applications (Hybrid Chicago)

Kforce has a client in need of a Manager IT Finance Applications. This role will work on a Hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance Systems professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
Manage direct reports, including performance management, workload prioritization, mentoring, and career development
Partner with Finance leadership to identify business needs and deliver technology solutions that support financial operations and strategic objectives
Act as a key liaison between Finance and IT, ensuring effective communication and alignment across teams
Lead small to mid-sized projects involving financial systems, process improvements, system enhancements, and integrations
Coordinate cross-functional project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
Help define project priorities, align resources, and manage competing business demands
Gather, analyze, and refine business requirements to ensure solutions are ready for technical implementation
Support and enhance systems supporting General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes
Collaborate with reporting, analytics, and data teams to support business intelligence, reporting, and integration initiatives
Oversee testing, issue resolution, deployment activities, and ongoing application support
Manage relationships with software vendors and external partners related to finance applications and services
Maintain system documentation, procedures, training materials, and operational standards
Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to business and technology stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; Equivalent experience may be considered
7+ years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing enterprise business applications
Previous people leadership experience managing 2-7 direct reports
Experience leading cross-functional or matrixed project teams of 5+ individuals
Strong understanding of finance operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial transactions
Ability to effectively partner with Finance leaders and translate business needs into technology solutions
Proven experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement skills
Experience with ERP, EPM, financial planning, or enterprise business systems
Oracle EPM, Hyperion, Oracle EBS/ERP, Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar financial systems experience preferred
Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, implementations, or finance transformation initiatives is highly desirable
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, delegation, conflict resolution, and team development
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on project and operational involvement
High-growth leadership mindset with interest in advancing into broader management responsibilities