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Finance Systems Manager

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United States
American Public Education, Inc.

Job Description

Finance Systems Manager
American Public Education, Inc.

The Finance Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance and testing processes within the finance systems department. This role ensures that all financial systems, processes, and reports meet the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, quality assurance, and higher education, with excellent analytical and leadership skills.

The Finance Systems Manager reports to the AVP, Finance Systems. This position leads and mentors a team of analysts, providing training and support to finance staff on quality assurance best practices. The Manager of Finance Systems fosters a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the team.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Management:

  • Develop/update and implement quality assurance policies and procedures for financial systems and processes.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory policies.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Testing and Validation:

  • Oversee the UAT of financial systems, including software updates, new implementations, and integrations.
  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Analyze Business Requirements Documents to get better understanding of the system both on technical and business perspectives.
  • Participate in requirements, design, development and testing sessions

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with IT, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless integration and functionality of financial systems.
  • Communicate testing results, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.

Reporting and Analysis:

  • Prepare and present detailed reports on quality assurance activities, findings, and improvements.
  • Analyze data and processes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for enhancement.Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of quality assurance processes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance quality assurance, testing, or a related role, preferably in a higher education setting.• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in financial software and systems
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

About Us:

Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country’s heroes – military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), Rasmussen University and Graduate School USA (GSUSA).

It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CA, CO, DC, HI, MD, WA, NY Pay Transparency Statement

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or New York and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to [email protected]

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Nov 22, 2024

Full-time

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