Primary Purpose

The IT Applications Manager - Finance shall help provide leadership management to the Finance division. This position will provide subject matter expertise and act as the business unit consultant pertaining to technology and support the business in its charge to develop and maintain computing capabilities and services that meet the needs of the organization. This position will be responsible for all Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) aspects of the Finance division, including supervision of information technology application employees, recommendations for technical acquisitions and development of guidelines, standards and procedures. The IT Applications Manager - Finance is tasked with helping define the strategic planning, tactical, and operational decision making to fulfill the mission of the IT department.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Proactively make recommendations to business managers in respect to technology (Finance, Accounting, Sales).
2. Responsible for managing staff, suppliers and service companies associated to a defined list of applications. Maintain adequate domain knowledge of the business strategies to ensure maximum value realization.
3. Provide support to IT Leadership in program operations including, budget/forecasting, financial reconciliation, vendor management and procurement.
4. Holistic project monitoring, controls, team integration, and corrective action as needed. Ensure the application of Project Management best practices and Company SDLC standards are appropriate.
5. Configure and support any third party application as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other technology-related field(s).
• 5 years managing Technology team(s).
• 5 years managing the support and operations of business applications.
• 3 years managing people.
• Project management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience a plus.
• Must possess initiative and drive.
• Have broad relevant technical knowledge with good management expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.