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Director of Financial Systems in Columbus, OH

Director of Financial Systems Job Description

For this high-level position, companies look for candidates who have a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, at least some of which must be in a managerial capacity. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, as well as solid business and financial acumen, are required, along with expertise in financial operations, controls, reporting and systems. Collaboration, communication and strategic-thinking skills are also crucial to the position. Many businesses require the director of financial systems to have a CPA, CGMA or CMA designation; a project management certification; and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology or business, though many prefer candidates with a master’s degree in these fields. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems and database tools are likewise required.

Typical director of financial systems duties:

Defining and driving long-term strategy for financial systems and related processesWorking with business units and IT to address specific financial systems issues and requirementsDeveloping strategies for analyzing metrics to identify trends, processes, and system opportunities and recommending actionApplying broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performanceWorking with IT to drive system enhancements, upgrades and modificationsLeading the design, resource management, implementation and support of finance system solutionsDirecting and coordinating the activities of financial systems staff to ensure that projects are on scheduleMonitoring project results against objectives, milestones and scopeOverseeing solution testing, training and communication

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Salary for Director of Financial Systems in Columbus, OH
151725 - 212670
Low
151725
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
179775
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
212670
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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