Financial Systems Manager

NiSource

. Lead functional administration, governance, configuration oversight, operational ownership, and continuous enhancement of assigned enterprise financial applications and finance technologies .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,500 - $170,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the administration and enhancement of enterprise financial applications, ensuring alignment with finance and IT governance standards. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects, stakeholder communication, and financial data governance.

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Financial Systems AdministrationProject ManagementFinancial Data GovernanceStakeholder CommunicationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial ProcessesReporting RequirementsData ManagementSQLFinancial ControlsRequirements GatheringTestingDeployment SupportContinuous EnhancementMaster Data Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

ERP PlatformsReporting ToolsFinancial ApplicationsFinance Technologies

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingInformation SystemsBusiness AdministrationGovernance Standards

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Key responsibilities & impact

Lead functional administration, governance, configuration oversight, operational ownership, and continuous enhancement of assigned enterprise financial applications and finance technologies
Lead and support projects, implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives affecting assigned financial applications
Manage requirements gathering, design validation, testing, deployment planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and change readiness
Partner with Finance leadership and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities and business needs into system requirements and solution recommendations
Oversee financial data, reporting structures, master data, metadata, system controls, and governance practices
Oversee operational support, issue resolution, enhancement prioritization, and system readiness
Act as liaison between Finance, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve finance processes
Support vendor engagements, including scope development, SOW review, deliverable validation, implementation oversight, and performance monitoring
Ensure adherence to Finance and IT governance standards and support documentation, training, change management, and organizational adoption
Support emergency response efforts, potentially outside normal hours or typical responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
7-9 years of experience implementing, enhancing, supporting, administering, or functionally owning financial systems, ERP platforms, planning solutions, reporting tools, or related technologies
7-9 years of experience in finance, accounting, business systems, information systems, or related disciplines
4-6 years of experience working across Finance, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver system enhancements, implementations, and business solutions
Strong understanding of financial processes, reporting requirements, internal controls, and data management concepts
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage cross-functional initiatives involving business and technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Knowledge of financial data governance, master data management, reporting structures, financial controls, and reporting best practices
Familiarity with financial system integrations, data structures, reporting tools, SQL, and related technical concepts
Knowledge of financial systems lifecycle management, including requirements definition, testing, deployment support, issue resolution, and continuous enhancement practices
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement (3 days/week in office)
Professional growth and development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation support during hiring and employment
Veteran, transitioning service member, and military spouse support
Equal employment opportunity workplace
Potential consideration for other matching roles
24/7 emergency response support provisions