Financial Technology Manager

Title: Financial Technology Manager
Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)- 3 days onsite (Tues - Thurs)
Duration: Direct Hire (FTE)
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S

Open to relocation Assistance

This position is responsible for the design and implementation of policies, rules and systems that support the DEPARTMENT's Financial Data Governance initiative. It is directly responsible for the technical infrastructure, compliance, and security over applications carrying financial data and applicable access to THE COMPANY'S environments (including finance cloud applications). The manager will be responsible for documenting and ensuring appropriate financial data access between all finance applications, systems, and user access. The Manager is responsible for following up on all data quality management, data quality assurance, data governance and reporting excellence. The manager will manage, oversee, and develop the work on several onshore and offshore contractual resources and define a strategic plan for the department. The manager will ensure clear lines of responsibility, internal controls, and alignment with the company's objectives.

They will lead a team to organize, plan, and lead multiple efforts in any function or process as needed by Finance and work closely with the Financial Systems Leadership team consisting of 6 Managers and various departments, including Oracle Financials, Inventory Systems, Payroll, Shipboard Financial Applications, Financial Analytics, Capital/Financial Planning, Revenue, and Corporate Legal applications. They will lead the design of the future strategic technology roadmap while providing guidance and support to Managers and Business Systems Analysts throughout the organization.

Essential Functions:

Develop strategy to create a roadmap for Financial Technology by reaching out and partnering with the business. The role will work in conjunction with other teams within Finance, Purchasing, Corporate and Information Technology to insure cohesiveness with corporate goals and initiatives
Design and implement policies, rules and systems that support the Data Governance. Evaluate technical infrastructure of both on prem and cloud related areas where financial data is stored. Ensure policies are in place to provide appropriate security access levels. Conduct Data Quality Assessments for financial Data used within the company. Ensure compliance with Data Privacy regulations
Oversee BI/AI report development strategy and data security. Directly and indirectly manage BI report development strategy and technology compliance.
Provide technical governance over financial infrastructure.
Ensure User Acceptance and Security Access, Deactivation and Compliance Reviews are completed to audit standards
Provide direction, guidance, and support to Project Managers and Business Analysts. Lead a team to identify, document, and communicate opportunities and their potential security and governance improvements related to processes, technology, and resources.
Oversee and support the teams in the reviews all I/S provided System Development Methodology documentation prior to sign-off. Proactively understands and manages risks by developing, testing, and/or implementing controls that are in support of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
Leads and drives change with the team by embracing and communicating the vision, assisting management with implementation of methods that ensures organizational buy-in and support and prioritizes and integrates the changes into business practice
Proactively seek opportunities to partner with business initiatives. Partner and provide leadership to stakeholders taking into consideration corporate strategy and initiatives. Develop a strategy to determine priority and types of projects. Manage multiple projects and balance the resources, timelines, priority, and scope/objectives of projects. Prepare ROI and business objectives to obtain funding. Review and coordinate high level project plans. Manage communication of status and results to business groups
Ensure the teams serve as subject matter expert (SME) for project business requirements; develop and present business cases for potential projects. Identify business strategies/objectives and risks
Staff Management – Define organizational goals and objectives for the department and each staff. Define specific position scope. Assist in recruiting and hiring associates within the Financial Systems teams. Take a leadership role in training, developing and managing careers of their staff by identifying strengths/areas of improvement. Perform mid-year conversations, yearly evaluations and career compass for each team member. Identify training requirements and arrange cross- training of staff.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree
Discipline/Major: Bachelor's degree in information systems, IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study; or any combination of relevant background, skills, and experience.
Additional education/Certifications: Data Governance/Infrastructure preferred
Years and area of professional experience (required for the role: 10+ years of experience in a managerial role with background in finance, IT, data governance and infrastructure related to business/financial planning, analysis processes, including a working knowledge of accounting principles and issues. Project management experience preferred. Must have practical experience testing enterprise size applications and conducting risk base analysis.
Critical, Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Knowledge of infrastructure requirements, data governance and finance. Strong understanding of financial data analysis tools and systems such as Oracle Financials, BI analytics, cloud and local data warehouses, etc
Other Requirements: Project management experience, including testing of enterprise size applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, planning and problem-solving skills. Able to multi-task, work independently and balance requests at peak workloads (or change gears quickly for important requests) from various departments and upper management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to manage time and engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously at a fast pace. Ability to problem solve and excellent communication skills. Experience managing business/financial planning and analysis processes. Working knowledge in accounting principles and issues

Decision-Making:

Operational: Decisions focus on day-to-day activities within the company. Decisions made at this level help to ensure that daily activities proceed smoothly and therefore help to move the company toward reaching a strategic goal. They have short term consequences. Examples are: Handling employee conflicts, purchasing materials needed for operations. (Typically Professional, Individual Contributors, up to Managers)


About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities