Manager - IT Finance Systems & Applications

Kforce has a client in need of a Manager - IT Finance Systems & Applications in Chicago, IL. This position will be hybrid with 3 days in office. Responsibilities:

• Leads team projects by providing direction to team members and internal customers
• Prioritizes project work based on guidance, organizational needs, and available resources, providing regular status updates and reporting
• Collaborates with Finance to identify organizational needs and business priorities
• Translates business needs into clearly defined, well-documented requirements and project schedules aligned with strategy
• Documents application systems and procedures, including test scripts, maintenance processes, and training materials
• Ensures documentation meets department standards and supports effective handoff to testing teams
• Provides ongoing information and support to internal customers as needed
• Delivers training and knowledge transfer to team members to support system use and adoption
• Tests and debugs application systems to ensure accuracy, performance, and standards compliance
• Meets project deadlines while adhering to required response times and quality expectations
• Maintains applications within defined timeframes using required tools and technologies
• Serves as the primary point of contact with software vendors for Finance-related systems
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees vendor installations, upgrades, support activities, and contracted resources
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong knowledge of project management and application system design and development
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with proven people-management abilities including team building, mentoring, motivation, and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated strengths in time management, organization, and problem-solving
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders to leverage information systems for improved business processes
• Proven integrity, strategic thinking, and leadership ability, including clear delegation and building strong, high-morale teams
• Demonstrates strong technical skills in developing and implementing business software applications