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# IT Director of Financial Systems

- **Company:** Raymond James Financial, Inc.
- **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Fault Tolerance, Information Sciences, Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), OneStream, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, People Soft
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a36e6a0a-9a4e-4ac3-9fb0-30741825c1fb

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance/Accounting.
 * 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, ERP/EPM leadership, or enterprise technology roles.
 * Strong hands-on and leadership experience moving to and supporting cloud EPM and ERP platforms,.
 * Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior Finance and business leaders.
 * Strong vendor management and systems integrator leadership experience.

Preferred Experience

 * Experience supporting OneStream or other cloud EPM solutions or Cloud Finance ERP solutions.
 * Experience with Oracle Financial platforms, including:
 + PeopleSoft
 + Revenue Management and Billing (RMB)
 + Financial Accounting Hub (FAH)
 * Familiarity with AI-enabled finance tools, analytics platforms, or intelligent automation technologies.
 * Strong understanding of finance data models, integrations, and reporting architectures.

Leadership Competencies

 * Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
 * Results-oriented, with the ability to navigate complex organizations
 * High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style

Education
Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor's: Data Science, Bachelor's: Information Technology

## Description

The IT Director of Financial Systems is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimization of enterprise financial platforms. This role will lead critical finance technology domains including Enterprise Performance Management (Planning, Budgeting, Consolidations & Reporting) and Financial ERP (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Revenue Management, and Billing, ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant financial operations.
This position serves as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership and collaborates closely with cross-functional business and technology teams to drive alignment, innovation, and transformation across the organization., This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month., Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

 * Serve as a strategic technology partner and trusted advisor to Finance executive leadership, enabling business outcomes through modern financial systems.
 * Translate Finance strategy and operational needs into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions.
 * Provide thought leadership on finance digitization, AI use cases, automation, and platform modernization.

Enterprise Financial Systems Leadership

 * Own the end-to-end lifecycle management for all Raymond James corporate finance system including:
 + General Ledger and Accounts Payables
 + Revenue Management and Billing
 + Consolidations and Close
 + Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
 * Ensure platform stability, performance, controls, and scalability.

Transformation & Program Delivery

 * Oversee large, multi-year finance transformation programs
 * Drive simplification and standardization of finance processes and data across platforms.
 * Ensure strong governance, delivery discipline, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

AI & Automation Enablement

 * Champion the use of AI and intelligent automation to streamline Finance and IT processes, improve insights, and reduce manual effort.
 * Identify opportunities to leverage GenAI, machine learning, workflow automation, and analytics across financial systems.
 * Partner with Finance and IT teams to pilot and scale AI-enabled capabilities responsibly.

Team & Talent Development

 * Build, lead, and develop high-performing financial systems teams with strong functional and technical expertise.
 * Establish clear operating models encompassing internal teams, managed service providers, and system integrators.
 * Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

 * Manage strategic vendor relationships, including software providers, system integrators, and managed service partners.
 * Own vendor performance, contract management, and cost optimization.
 * Ensure effective coordination across vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Risk, Controls & Operational Excellence

 * Ensure systems meet internal control, audit, and compliance requirements.
 * Oversee system resiliency, data quality, security, and access controls.
 * Drive operational excellence through strong KPIs, SLAs, and continuous service improvement.