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Manager Financial Systems

Versant Media, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States


Job Description
The Manager, Financial Systems plays a key role in supporting the administration, maintenance, and optimization of key finance systems including SAP, OneStream, Workiva, and Essbase. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Financial Systems, this role plays a critical part in ensuring systems readiness for the financial close, managing user access and master data, and enabling timely and accurate financial reporting.

The manager will support day-to-day operations, special projects, and system enhancements in collaboration with Controllership, IT, and FP&A teams.

Key Responsibilities

Support period-end financial system close activities, including system status coordination, blackout window management, and reconciliation readiness Manage user access requests, role provisioning, and security approvals for SAP, OneStream, Workiva, Essbase, and other financial systems

Maintain financial master data and hierarchies including chart of accounts, legal entity structures, and reporting dimensions

Monitor data integrations and mapping tables to ensure proper consolidation and reporting output Partner with Controllership and Reporting teams to identify system issues, troubleshoot errors, and elevate for resolution

Coordinate testing and implementation of new functionality and enhancements within SAP, OneStream, Workiva, and Essbase Assist in FX and consolidation processes including monthly balancing and system-based FX translation reporting

Document system procedures and support SOX-related control execution for access, changes, and reporting integrity

Collaborate with IT on support tickets, change requests, and long-term systems strategy

Contribute to special projects, including spin readiness, reporting automation, and new tool onboarding

Provide training and support to system users across finance and controllership functions

Prepare and distribute reports for internal and external audit support as needed

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

4+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.

Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.

Proficiency in ERP systems, including SAP and OneStream. Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.

High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office, a minimum of three days per week. Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.

Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible).

Compensation
Salary range: $90,000-$125,000 (bonus eligible).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodation & Disability Support
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

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