Director of Financial Systems

KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking a Director of Financial Systems for an immediate full-time opportunity with our industry leading client.

Are you on the lookout for a unique career opportunity that offers leadership, responsibility, and the chance to make a significant impact? If you’re eager to contribute to a thriving and stable organization while maintaining your confidentiality, continue reading.

A Director of Applications - Financial Systems is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and optimization of enterprise financial systems and reporting capabilities. This role combines deep financial domain expertise with technical leadership to drive system transformations that improve accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

This leader partners closely with finance, IT, and executive stakeholders to translate complex financial requirements into scalable technology solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of the financial systems function, including team performance, deliverables, and continuous development
• Provide strategic leadership for the selection, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of ERP and financial application platforms
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to plan, test, and implement system changes, upgrades, and new capabilities
• Ensure all system modifications and upgrades are thoroughly tested and validated prior to production deployment
• Manage relationships with executive stakeholders and business units, supporting strategic initiatives, operational requests, and complex escalations
• Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate internal and external resources across projects and ongoing operations
• Manage project resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure alignment with business priorities
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define system requirements and deliver scalable solutions
• Support cross-functional initiatives including system evaluations, implementations, and upgrades
• Lead the design and implementation of new systems and process improvements
• Maintain application inventory, documentation, and system models across supported platforms
• Develop and support reporting solutions, partnering with data and BI teams to resolve complex reporting challenges
• Ensure data integrity through validation processes, analysis, and adherence to control frameworks
• Oversee change management processes, ensuring alignment with governance standards and prioritization frameworks
• Develop and maintain process documentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in business systems, applications management, business process development, or related areas
• 5+ years of experience implementing or managing ERP systems (Tier 1 or Tier 2), with exposure to financial modules such as General Ledger, Treasury, Budgeting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting
• 3+ years of experience with system integrations and/or EDI between internal and external platforms
• 3+ years of experience supporting data analysis and report development
• Experience managing banking and payment processing systems, including gateways, positive pay, NACHA, and third-party processors
• 5+ years of leadership experience with direct reports

Technical & Functional Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms, and enterprise application management (Particularly Workday)
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, UML)
• Expertise in business process design and optimization
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, reporting, and user training
• Familiarity with audit processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements

Business Knowledge:

• Understanding of key business processes such as Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, subscription models, customer service, and sales operations
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and audit standards

Core Skills:

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex systems, projects, and cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

KēSTA I.T. is an IT staffing, consulting, and technical services company built around one simple belief: the right people can transform businesses.

We connect talented technology professionals with organizations that need the skills, experience, and expertise to move their technology initiatives forward. From contract staffing and direct hire to consulting and project-based solutions, we provide flexible technology talent across software, data, cloud, network, infrastructure, cybersecurity, CRM/ERP, and other critical IT disciplines.

Our culture is built on Putting People First, Integrity & Ethics, Growth, Accountability, Respect, and Continuous Improvement. We believe in open communication, taking ownership, doing what we say we’re going to do, and continuously finding ways to get better.