Financial Systems Manager

Location: Columbus, OH office (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)

Our ideal candidate has a real mix of accounting/finance and technology experience that will be crucial to assisting in financial transformation work and building something that benefits the organization.

The Financial Systems Manager partners closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to lead the enhancement, governance, operational support, and continual improvement of assigned enterprise financial systems and related business processes. This role serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure financial technology solutions support business objectives, maintain data integrity, and deliver measurable value. The Manager is responsible for providing functional leadership of assigned financial applications, leading system enhancements and application-related initiatives, supporting operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. The role serves as a key Finance representative for projects impacting assigned applications, including requirements definition, solution validation, testing, deployment readiness, and post-production support. Responsibilities may evolve based on business priorities, organizational needs, and the financial systems portfolio assigned to the role.

Essential Functions

• Lead functional administration, governance, configuration oversight, operational ownership, and continuous enhancement of assigned enterprise financial applications and related finance technologies.
• Lead and support projects, implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives affecting assigned financial applications, from requirements definition through deployment and post-production support.
• Manage project activities including requirements gathering, design validation, testing, deployment planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and change readiness.
• Partner with Finance leadership and business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, identify opportunities, and translate business needs into actionable system requirements and solution recommendations.
• Provide oversight for financial data, reporting structures, master data, metadata, system controls, and governance practices that support accurate, consistent, and compliant financial information.
• Oversee operational support activities, issue resolution, enhancement prioritization, and system readiness to ensure critical finance processes remain reliable and effective.
• Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between Finance, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives and operational needs.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve finance processes through effective use of systems, data, and technology.
• Support vendor engagements including scope development, SOW review, deliverable validation, implementation oversight, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to Finance and IT governance standards while supporting documentation, decision tracking, training, change management, and organizational adoption of new capabilities.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-9 years Experience implementing, enhancing, supporting, administering, or serving as a functional owner of financial systems, ERP platforms, planning solutions, reporting tools, or related technologies.
• 7-9 years Experience in finance, accounting, business systems, information systems, or related disciplines.
• 4-6 years Experience working effectively 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. High
• 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.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's Degree MBA
• 4-6 years Experience with applications supporting accounting, consolidation, planning, fixed assets, tax, reporting, or data management functions.
• 4-6 years Experience supporting financial system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, process improvement initiatives, requirements gathering, testing, and deployment activities.
• 1-3 years Experience in utilities, energy, or other regulated industries.
• 1-3 years Exposure to automation, reporting, analytics, workflow technologies, AI-enabled capabilities, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Upon Hire
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire

As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection
We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners.

We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may also be considered for other roles that match your skills and experience.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement
Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

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