Financial Systems Manager
The Opportunity Alliance
Summary
The Opportunity Alliance's Finance Department is looking to hire a new full-time Financial Systems Manager. This role serves as the Finance Department's lead resource for financial applications, systems optimization, reporting, and process improvement.
Job description
This position is responsible for ensuring that the organization's financial systems effectively support accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, billing, reporting, compliance, and decision-making.
Working closely with Finance leadership, system administrators, and software vendors, the Financial Systems Manager identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, increase reporting capabilities, and maximize the value of the organization's investments in financial technology.
This position serves as the primary functional owner of the Finance Department's systems, including Workday, Credible, Adaptive Planning, and other financial applications that support business operations.
Schedule
Fulltime, 40 hours per week, salaried role. Primarily Mon - Fri. regular business hours.
Location
Office is based in South Portland, Maine. In-office days may be required with potential for some remote work in a hybrid capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business administration, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- Professional certification or advanced training in financial systems, accounting, project management, process improvement, data analytics, or a related discipline preferred but not required
- Experience supporting or administering enterprise financial systems, improving financial workflows, developing reports and analytics, maintaining data integrity, and providing user training and support required
- Experience with Workday, Credible and/or Adaptive Planning preferred
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in financial systems, accounting, finance operations, business analysis, or a related field, including experience leading system implementations, enhancements, or process improvement initiatives
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check
- Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list
- Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds
- Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company overview
The Opportunity Alliance is a comprehensive community action agency and nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health care and social services to individuals and families in need. Operating primarily in Maine, the organization focuses on addressing the root causes of poverty and promoting community well-being through integrated service delivery. Their mental health care services encompass counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and support for individuals with mental health challenges. The organization takes a holistic approach to care, combining mental health services with housing assistance, employment support, educational programs, and family strengthening initiatives. As a community-based nonprofit, The Opportunity Alliance works collaboratively with local partners, government agencies, and healthcare providers to create a continuum of care that addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions for vulnerable populations. Their mission centers on building stronger communities by empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support systems.