Finance Transformation – Systems Manager
Lindblad Expeditions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for key financial systems (ERP, subledgers, reporting tools, close automation tools).
- Oversee system configurations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations, ensuring proper testing, documentation, and change controls.
- Partner with IT to manage issue resolution, system performance, and reliable data flows across platforms.
- Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain governance standards, including user access protocols, data integrity controls, and system documentation.
- Lead cross-functional finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, simplification, and standardization.
- Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to leverage technology to reduce manual work and streamline close activities.
- Serve as project manager for system implementations, new module deployments, or integration efforts with other business systems.
- Drive adoption of new system functionalities and ensure proper training for end users.
- Document and maintain the full financial systems landscape, including integrations, data flows, and dependencies.
- Develop and manage the multi-year systems roadmap aligned with business growth, accounting needs, and internal controls.
- Partner with leadership (Controller, CFO, IT, FP&A) to assess future-state requirements and translate them into prioritized initiatives.
- Track ongoing system performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement.
- Partner with the SOX Manager to oversee design and performance of ITGCs across financial applications.
- Coordinate and support internal/external audit requests related to system controls, configurations, and change management.
- Maintain process and system documentation to support compliance requirements.
- Monitor risks related to system access, segregation of duties, and data security.
- Lead remediation efforts for any system-related control deficiencies
Requirements
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial systems, or finance transformation roles.
- Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and month-end close activities.
- Experience with ERP systems and related finance applications; implementation or enhancement experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT, and business teams.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our New York City-area office.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility, up to 10%
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial systems administrationERP systemssubledgersreporting toolsclose automation toolssystem configurationssystem integrationsprocess improvementproject managementdata integrity controls
Soft skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementorganizational skillsmultitaskingtime managementleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingtraininggovernance standards