Financial Systems Director (Project Management)

Are you an experienced leader with a strong accounting background and a passion for financial systems and technology? The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Financial Systems Director to oversee and enhance our enterprise-wide financial systems. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise, ensure robust internal controls, and play a key role in managing financial applications, developing innovative solutions, and leading a dynamic team to support financial operations across all campuses.

What's in it for you:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): When we say generous, we mean it. You will receive 16 – 22 hours of PTO per month. Enjoy ample vacation days and holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Your well-being matters to us. Benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future. Our retirement plans empower you to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence. · For more information about OU's benefits, click here.

Essential Duties:

• Lead and mentor a team of financial systems analysts to ensure growth and expertise in financial applications, with a strong focus on accounting principles and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Financial Services and IT, collaborating to resolve system issues, ensuring financial systems meet accounting standards, and developing solutions that strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of financial systems, ensuring compliance with accounting best practices and maintaining strong internal controls throughout system processes.
• Drive innovation and stay ahead of emerging technologies by identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, streamline systems, and enhance internal control mechanisms within the financial applications.
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If you're ready to apply your accounting expertise and systems knowledge in an innovative, collaborative environment, apply today to become part of the University of Oklahoma team!

Join us in shaping the future of financial systems at a leading academic institution, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all financial operations! Apply now!

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field; AND
• 7 years experience in systems analysis, database management, financial management, or related field (which includes 24 months in supervisory or management role)

Skills:

• Extensive accounting knowledge, with a deep understanding of internal controls and their interaction with financial systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expertise in financial systems, including ERP software, web-enabled applications, and accounting best practices.
• A collaborative mindset, capable of working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure system functionality aligns with accounting and control requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• A proactive approach to system management and process improvements with a focus on risk management and compliance.

Departmental Preferences:

• A degree in Management or Accounting Information Systems (MIS or AIS) or with a minor or focus in those areas.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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