Sr. Manager, Financial Systems and Implementation

At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 300,000 clients on their path to a brighter future.

While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Financial Systems and Implementation in Chicago to oversee the management, integration and continuous improvement of financial systems and projects within Finance. This role will also lead process improvements and automation initiatives for the Finance team. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the team is prioritizing and supporting the organization’s overall goals. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the organization’s financial systems, ensuring they are reliable, efficient, and effectively support finance and accounting functions.
• Collaborate with finance team to identify needs and improve processes within the financial systems.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures and best practices.
• Lead projects related to implementing new financial systems and new processes including planning, scheduling, and managing resources.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial workflows, enhancing accuracy and reducing manual effort.
• Conduct training for end-users to ensure they understand system functionalities and can effectively use the tools provided.
• Support finance and accounting teams with accurate and timely reporting capabilities.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on the performance of financial systems, project progress and ongoing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting or experience
• 8+ years of experience in financial system management
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles and regulatory compliance
• Experience with ERP, financial, treasury and FP&A software such as NetSuite
• Proficiency in project management and familiarity with project methodologies
• Strong leadership with proven ability to collaborate with business partners to drive change
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in fintech industry a plus
• Experience in a private equity or venture capital backed company a plus
• Ability to work from the Chicago office 2-3 days a week

Why Join Us?

While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:

• Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Merit advancement opportunities
• Career development & training

And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.

Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions.  No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team.  No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.