FINANCIAL ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS MANAGER

Posting number: 27-02663

Department: Finance

Job classification: FINANCIAL ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS MANAGER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, IT and Computers, Purchasing, Project Management, Database Administration, Payroll/Benefits Administration, Audit

Summary

In Cary, we believe local government should be as innovative as the community it serves. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, Cary offers the rare opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives that directly impact a vibrant, growing population. As our next Financial Enterprise Systems Manager, you won’t just maintain systems, you’ll shape the digital backbone of a high-performing organization. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy: a forward-thinking professional who can transform complex financial platforms into powerful tools that drive transparency, efficiency, and smarter decision-making.

This unique position will oversee the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of our organization’s enterprise financial systems, including Oracle Financials ERP, Customer Cloud Service (CCS), Juro, Teller, Central Square Naviline, and other related financial technology platforms. You'll play a critical role in ensuring integrity and efficiency and providing leadership in financial applications used to support accounting, procurement, payroll, and reporting functions while maintaining internal control requirements. You'll serve as a primary liaison between Finance, Information Technology, and operational departments to ensure financial systems align with organizational needs, regulatory requirements, and established financial policies. The Financial Enterprise Systems Manager leads system optimization initiatives, supports innovation in financial operations, and promotes the effective use of technology to enhance financial processes, strengthen reporting capabilities, and optimize operational efficiency.

If you’re ready to take ownership of systems that matter, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact in the heart of one of North Carolina’s most innovative and fastest-growing communities, then apply now as this is YOUR opportunity to shine!

Examples of duties

Manages and administers enterprise financial systems for business functionality, including Oracle Financials ERP and related finance applications, ensuring reliable business process functionality and alignment with accounting operations and financial reporting requirements; provides leadership in the optimization and continuous improvement of financial systems to support efficient financial operations and improved data integrity;

Develops and implements a comprehensive finance technology and innovation strategy aligned with the department’s strategic plan and the organization’s overall business objectives;

Serves as a change leader to advance a culture of innovation, process transparency, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies within the finance function;

Coaches, trains, and mentors staff; develops goals, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and evaluates employees; provides employee recognition; assists staff in achieving performance goals and identifies opportunities for continual growth and development;

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments, vendors, consultants, and technology partners to support cross-functional collaboration and system integration;

Leads the evaluation, design, and implementation of operational and system improvements across finance operations, including accounting-related changes and associated training initiatives, in alignment with governance processes and in partnership with IT;

Oversees business process support for finance systems, including the design, configuration, modification, and optimization of software solutions; assesses business and technical requirements; manages projects; assigns and evaluates work; and develops staff;

Acts as the organizational champion for the Oracle Financials ERP system by identifying opportunities to improve system utilization, streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and integrate with other enterprise systems to reduce manual processes and duplication;

Coordinates automation and system enhancements impacting financial data, collaborates directly with IT on project management and deployment decisions, and ensures effective change management and user adoption;

Defines, measures, and reports key performance indicators that track progress toward innovation and operational goals, including inputs, processes, and outcomes;

Establishes and maintains standardized procedures for department-wide