Financial Systems Associate Director

About the role

The Financial Systems Associate Director is a critical role within Brilliant Corners, responsible for the strategic ownership, design, and evolution of the organization's ERP and Finance systems ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• ERP Ownership & System Strategy
• Serve as the functional and strategic owner of the ERP, finance systems, and integrations between finance systems.
• Own and maintain the ERP and Finance Systems roadmap and vision, balancing organizational priorities, system sustainability, and long-term scalability.
• Prioritize system initiatives across implementations, optimizations, integrations, and automation.
• Advanced Configuration, Implementation & Optimization
• Define and enforce standards for system dimensions and data structures; workflows and approvals; automation and optimization; data governance and internal controls.
• Directly configure complex or foundational ERP components when work exceeds current team capacity, requires senior-level judgment, or accelerates delivery during implementations and major redesigns.
• Translate complex business needs into implementation-ready functional requirements and solution designs, grounded in system capabilities rather than ad-hoc workarounds.
• Ensure ERP solutions support data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Lead ERP transformation and redeployment, partnering with implementation consultants and internal stakeholders on project governance, prioritization, decision-making, issue resolution, operating model design, change management, and long-term platform maturity.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
• Lead and direct the Financial Systems team, setting priorities and ensuring work aligns with the ERP roadmap and system standards.
• Establish and reinforce standards for documentation, testing, and change management.
• Partner closely with Finance, Data and Tech, and Operations leadership to understand evolving organizational needs.
• Communicate ERP capabilities, limitations, and recommended solutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Support informed decision-making by framing options, tradeoffs, and long-term implications of system choices.

Requirements

• Mindsets
• A recognized leader.
• Energized as much by the success of your team as your own personal success.
• A people person.
• A hungry learner.
• Professional Experience
• 5+ years of experience working with cloud-based ERP systems, including hands-on configuration and optimization experience.
• Sage Intacct experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementations or major system enhancements.
• Strong background translating complex business needs into scalable ERP designs and solutions.
• Experience owning or contributing to ERP roadmaps and system strategy in a complex organization.
• Experience partnering with Finance, IT, and Operations stakeholders in cross-functional environments.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Prior experience in the nonprofit sector is strongly preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with multi-entity organization and complex funding streams.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting processes and how they are supported within ERP systems.
• Deep understanding of ERP configuration, workflows, dimensions, and integration concepts.
• Familiarity with AI-driven finance tools / AI finance agents preferred.
• Proven skills in creating, implementing, and maintaining Finance related AI Agents and Automation.
• Ability to recognize ERP design patterns, best practices, and anti-patterns.
• Excellent ability to evaluate tradeoffs between configuration, customization, and automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through influence, provide clear direction, and make informed system decisions.
• High degree of judgment and discretion when working with sensitive financial and organizational data.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces.
• They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day.
• Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely.
• Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 annually. This position is being offered at $110,000 - $130,000 annually. Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work