Technology Director

## Technology Director –Back Office Financial SystemsApply: Saint Petersburg, Florida
- United States: Full time: Posted Today: R-0013222

Job Description
SummaryThe IT Director of Financial Systems is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimization of enterprise financial platforms. This role will lead critical finance technology domains including Enterprise Performance Management (Planning, Budgeting, Consolidations & Reporting) and Financial ERP (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Revenue Management, and Billing, ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant financial operations. This position serves as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership and collaborates closely with cross-functional business and technology teams to drive alignment, innovation, and transformation across the organization.

Job Description
This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.*Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.*

Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership* Serve as a strategic technology partner and trusted advisor to Finance executive leadership, enabling business outcomes through modern financial systems.
* Translate Finance strategy and operational needs into scalable, secure, and cost‐effective technology solutions.
* Provide thought leadership on finance digitization, AI use cases, automation, and platform modernization.Enterprise Financial Systems Leadership* Own the end‐to‐end lifecycle management for all Raymond James corporate finance system including: + General Ledger and Accounts Payables + Revenue Management and Billing + Consolidations and Close + Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
* Ensure platform stability, performance, controls, and scalability.Transformation & Program Delivery* Oversee large, multi‐year finance transformation programs
* Drive simplification and standardization of finance processes and data across platforms.
* Ensure strong governance, delivery discipline, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.AI & Automation Enablement* Champion the use of AI and intelligent automation to streamline Finance and IT processes, improve insights, and reduce manual effort.
* Identify opportunities to leverage GenAI, machine learning, workflow automation, and analytics across financial systems.
* Partner with Finance and IT teams to pilot and scale AI‐enabled capabilities responsibly.Team & Talent Development* Build, lead, and develop high‐performing financial systems teams with strong functional and technical expertise.
* Establish clear operating models encompassing internal teams, managed service providers, and system integrators.
* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.Vendor & Stakeholder Management* Manage strategic vendor relationships, including software providers, system integrators, and managed service partners.
* Own vendor performance, contract management, and cost optimization.
* Ensure effective coordination across vendors and internal teams to deliver high‐quality outcomes.Risk, Controls & Operational Excellence* Ensure systems meet internal control, audit, and compliance requirements.
* Oversee system resiliency, data quality, security, and access controls.
* Drive operational excellence through strong KPIs, SLAs, and continuous service improvement.Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance/Accounting.
* 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Systems, ERP/EPM leadership, or enterprise technology roles.
* Strong hands‐on and leadership experience moving to and supporting cloud EPM and ERP platforms,.
* Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior Finance and business leaders.
* Strong vendor management and systems integrator leadership experience.Preferred Experience* Experience supporting OneStream or other cloud EPM solutions or Cloud Finance ERP solutions.
* Experience with Oracle Financial platforms, including: + PeopleSoft + Revenue Management and Billing (RMB) + Financial Accounting Hub (FAH)
* Familiarity with AI‐enabled finance tools, analytics platforms, or intelligent automation technologies.
* Strong understanding of finance data models, integrations, and reporting architectures.Leadership Competencies* Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‐management skills
* Results‐oriented, with the ability to navigate complex organizations
* High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership styleEducationBachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor’s: Data Science, Bachelor’s: Information TechnologyWork ExperienceGeneral Experience
- More than 15 years, Manager Experience
- 10 to 15 years**