Financial Systems Senior Manager - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. 

If you are an experienced enterprise systems professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Financial Systems Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Systems Senior Manager is responsible for owning the roadmap and optimization of our financial systems by improving cross-system integration and streamlining reporting; this role ensures the infrastructure provides a scalable, high-performance foundation to support our long-term growth and potential move to a more unified ERP platform. This role will direct the cross-functional coordination of finance, procurement, contracts, and HCM modules to ensure seamless data flow between talent management, purchasing, and core financials. This role will support the successful selection, implementation, and execution of a more unified system architecture for Common App, including enhancements, fixes, and process improvements. This position provides strategic leadership and manages the intake, prioritization, and resource allocation related to enhancements and system projects. This position partners with leaders and others to provide consultation and to proactively identify opportunities to better leverage existing systems and technologies, explore new technologies and systems, and develop innovative solutions to problems to help improve quality, timeliness, efficiency, and cost.

The role will be responsible for developing and executing long-term strategies for unified systems to support organizational goals. This includes evaluating new technologies, improving system capabilities, and ensuring that systems evolve in line with the company’s strategic vision.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 8-10 years of experience in project or program management experience, including full-cycle ERP, or similar, implementations from selection or requirements phase through go-live.
• Experience managing projects with phased delivery models encompassing requirements, configuration, testing, and cutover.
•  Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Google Suite, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and remote collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack).
• Ability to work independently and drive accountability in a fully remote environment.
• Comprehensive ERP industry knowledge with an in depth understanding of system implementation including, but not limited to, requirement review, solution/design review, system training, cutover and go live activities.
• Experience coordinating implementations involving HCM integration (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity) alongside core financials.
• Attention to Detail: Executes their financial analysis with a high standard of precision and accuracy.
• Expertise: Maintains a proactive pulse on industry benchmarks and emerging frameworks, consistently integrating best practices to improve systemic efficiency.
• Leadership: Exhibits leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring team members.

• Decision Making: Facilitates a structured decision-making process by evaluating trade-offs, consulting subject matter experts, and leveraging data analysis to ensure long-term scalability. 

• Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data and strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Adaptability: Ensures effective performance when faced with ambiguity, changing environments, and demands.
• Financial Acumen: Core accounting knowledge around financial statements and GAAP in order to align system workflows.
• Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators