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FedEx Freight · 5 days ago

Mgr-Financial Systems

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

FedEx Freight is a logistics and transportation company, and they are seeking a Manager for Financial Systems. The role involves leading and managing cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives while overseeing the stability and performance of finance systems.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, setting direction, establishing priorities, and overseeing the development of project plans, research, analysis, and documentation of business requirements for financial systems and databases

Apply strong technical and accounting expertise to guide solution design and ensure alignment with business objectives

Oversee the stability, performance, and lifecycle management of finance systems, including quarterly patching, maintenance, and optimization activities

Partner strategically with IT and other stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and deliver finance-related technology initiatives

Provide leadership and governance for financial systems support, ensuring timely issue resolution, high-quality user guidance, and the delivery of proofs of concept and system enhancements that improve performance, usability, and overall user experience

Develop, review, and deliver executive-level communications and presentations, synthesizing complex information into strategic updates on modernization progress, key decisions, risks, and trade-offs for senior leadership

Ensure organizational compliance by overseeing adherence to regulations, internal controls, and company policies and procedures across team activities and system processes

Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support broader organizational priorities

Perform additional leadership duties as needed

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures

Perform Other Duties As Required

Qualification

ERP platforms managementFinancial systems oversightGovernanceComplianceIntegration architectureStrategicAnalytical leadershipExceptional communication skillsAdvanced problem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in accounting, finance, business, engineering, information systems or other related business discipline

Five (5) years' professional experience in management consulting, internal audit, accounting, finance, project/program management, vendor management or information systems with emphasis on accounting or back-office environments

Demonstrated leadership in managing ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP), overseeing end-to-end finance processes including P2P, R2R, and period-end close, and guiding teams in implementing and optimizing related functionalities

Oversight of integration architecture and tools, including APIs, REST, SOA, and FTP frameworks, ensuring scalable, secure data connectivity and automation across systems and business functions

Strong command of governance, compliance, and audit readiness standards, with the ability to establish controls, drive adherence, and ensure organizational and regulatory requirements are met across financial systems

Experienced in evaluating strategic trade-offs involving customization, integration complexity, release cycles, and system standardization, providing leadership recommendations that balance operational needs with long-term platform scalability

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate technical and strategic topics to executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams

Strategic and analytical leadership, defining product and system direction, assessing improvement opportunities, and guiding teams through modernization and transformation initiatives

Advanced problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making abilities, managing complex integrations, competing demands, and high-impact technology trade-offs to ensure successful outcomes

Company

FedEx Freight

Glassdoor3.8

FedEx Freight is a shipping company.

Founded in 1973

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight.html

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