Sr Manager of Finance Data Governance and System Operations

At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week, leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Our Vision for this Role

As the Sr Manager of Finance Data Governance and System Operations you will play a critical role in the architecture and design of scalable and effective finance systems and data. You will work directly with all areas of Finance & Accounting as well as cross-functional teams for day-to-day support as well as long-term strategic initiatives.

Flynn Core Competencies

At Flynn Group, our team members operate through four core competencies: Consistent Achiever, Skilled Communicator, Culture Champion, and Trusted Owner. These competencies will allow us to drive results, ensure we have a deep bench of high caliber talent, and offer career opportunities across the Flynn Portfolio.

Consistent Achiever

Operational Support and Issue Resolution

• Lead day‑to‑day system support, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of Finance system issues.
• Establish and manage a tiered support model, acting as the escalation point for Finance system tickets and coordinating with IT and external partners (e.g., Workday AMS, implementation partners) when required.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including process flows, configuration rationale, and user guides.
• Lead reporting execution and strategy for Finance & Accounting

Skilled Communicator

Risk, Compliance & Controls

• Oversee internal controls related to Finance systems, ensuring compliance as needed.
• Monitor system access through periodic access reviews.
• Identify systemic risks and coordinate mitigation with cross-functional teams.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Represent Finance in enterprise governance forums, steering committees, and technology initiatives.
• Ensure alignment across IT, HRIS, Payroll, and other business partners on system impacts and dependencies.
• Provide visibility into system roadmap changes, risks, and impacts to Finance leadership.

Culture Champion

Training, Change Management & Communication

• Oversee change management for system updates and new capabilities, ensuring clarity and adoption across Finance.
• Ensure proper training materials, documentation, and communication channels are maintained.
• Maintain a feedback loop with Finance users to guide future enhancements and governance decisions.

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership, coaching, and strategic guidance for the Finance Systems team.
• Oversee prioritization of resources to ensure focus on strategic value, risk reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Build long‑term team capability and a culture of strong data stewardship and governance.

Trusted Owner

Strategic Oversight & Governance

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all Finance systems to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Establish governance frameworks, approval processes, and prioritization models for Finance system changes.
• Oversee the Finance system roadmap to ensure scalability, compliance, and cross‑functional alignment.

Data Governance Leadership

• Own Finance data governance standards, including data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management.
• Govern and approve updates to chart of accounts, hierarchies, and master data models.
• Ensure consistent definitions and usage of key financial data elements across platforms and reporting tools.
• Partner with enterprise data teams to align on data strategy, integration integrity, and system‑of‑record clarity.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or other relevant field of study
• 7 years in system and data governance support
• Demonstrates strong change agent mindset.
• Strategic Mindset: sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into successful strategies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; removes obstacles, sets priorities and constructively navigates conflict and positively affects change and alignment.
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solver approach; works comfortably in ambiguous situations and with minimal direction.
• Finally, you should bring an excellent sense of humor to the table – we like to have FUN!

Why Work For Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)
• Company Outings
• Dining Discounts
• On-Site Fitness Center
• On-Site Daycare
• On-Site Café
• FUN Work Environment!

The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer