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# Manager IT Finance Applications (Hybrid Chicago)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Software, Business Systems, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Financial Software, SAP (Applications), Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle Hyperion, Information Technology, Oracle Ebusiness
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_A3194B7F940195EA1084A0161B041D72

## About the Role

Support and enhance systems supporting General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes* Collaborate with reporting, analytics, and data teams to support business intelligence, reporting, and integration initiatives* Oversee testing, issue resolution, deployment activities, and ongoing application support* Manage relationships with software vendors and external partners related to finance applications and services* Maintain system documentation, procedures, training materials, and operational standards* Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to business and technology stakeholdersRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; Equivalent experience may be considered* 7+ years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing enterprise business applications* Previous people leadership experience managing 2-7 direct reports*
Experience leading cross-functional or matrixed project teams of 5+ individuals* Strong understanding of finance operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial transactions* Ability to effectively partner with Finance leaders and translate business needs into technology solutions* Proven experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment* Strong business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement skills* Experience with ERP, EPM, financial planning, or enterprise business systems* Oracle EPM, Hyperion, Oracle EBS/ERP, Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar financial systems experience preferred* Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, implementations, or finance transformation initiatives is highly desirable* Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills* Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, delegation, conflict
resolution, and team development* Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities* Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on project and operational involvement* High-growth leadership mindset with interest in advancing into broader management responsibilitiesJob TypeDirect HireCompensation150000 - $160000

## Description

This role will work on a Hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL.Responsibilities:* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance Systems professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment* Manage direct reports, including performance management, workload prioritization, mentoring, and career development* Partner with Finance leadership to identify business needs and deliver technology solutions that support financial operations and strategic objectives* Act as a key liaison between Finance and IT, ensuring effective communication and alignment across teams* Lead small to mid-sized projects involving financial systems, process improvements, system enhancements, and integrations* Coordinate cross-functional project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution* Help define project priorities, align resources, and manage competing business demands* Gather, analyze, and refine business requirements to ensure solutions are ready for technical implementation*