IT Senior Manager, Financial Platform

IT Sr Manager, Financial Platform

About us:

vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.

vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.

You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks-we bring it to work with us, too.

In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.

Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.

We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.

About the Position:

vineyard vines is seeking candidates for a Financial Platform, IT Sr Manager. This role holds comprehensive responsibility for leading the implementation and then the strategic management, robust administration, and continuous optimization of our organization's new Financial Platform. The IT Sr. Manager will champion the platform's peak performance, IT security protocols, and seamless alignment with evolving business needs and strategic objectives. This individual will spearhead all aspects of the platform lifecycle, including being the lead in implementation of this new system, oversight of system upgrades, the design and implementation of tailored customizations, and the provision of expert technical guidance and comprehensive support to our end-users. This role demands a proactive and forward-thinking leader capable of driving efficiency, ensuring data integrity, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Platform Operations and Maintenance: Assume full accountability for the day-to-day operational stability, ongoing maintenance, and proactive support of the Finance platform. This encompasses diligent system monitoring, performance tuning, proactive issue identification and resolution, and the implementation of best practices to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• System Upgrades and Enhancements: Plan, execute, and test all upgrades, critical patches, and value-added enhancements. This involves thorough impact analysis, the development of comprehensive implementation plans, effective communication with stakeholders, and the validation of system functionality post-implementation to minimize disruption and maximize benefits.
• Integration Management: Maintain seamless and reliable integrations between the Financial Platform and downstream systems, ensuring the consistent and accurate flow of data. This requires a deep understanding of integrations and the ability to troubleshoot with IT application owners integration-related issues effectively.
• Data Integrity, and Compliance: Enforce robust data integrity protocols, security measures, and ensure strict adherence to relevant regulatory compliance standards within the Finance platform. Including supporting the Finance Team with external audit and tax requests as needed. .
• Technical Guidance and User Support: Serve as the primary point of technical expertise for the Financial Platform, providing expert guidance, comprehensive support, and timely resolution of complex system issues for all users. This requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Issue Resolution and Root Cause Analysis: Proactively identify, thoroughly investigate, and efficiently resolve system issues, employing a systematic approach to root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences and improve overall system stability.
• Documentation and Training: Develop as a part of implementation and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configuration guides, process flows, and technical specifications. Additionally, create and deliver effective training materials and programs for end-users to maximize platform adoption and proficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Requirements Gathering: Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders across finance, accounting, and other relevant departments to thoroughly gather and document business requirements for enhancements and new functionalities. Translate business needs into effective technical solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Budget Management and Vendor Relations: Manage the budgetary resources allocated to the Financial Platform, ensuring cost-effective operations and optimal return on investment. This includes overseeing vendor relationships, evaluating vendor performance, and negotiating contracts as needed.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in managing and administering complex environments, with a demonstrable track record of successful implementations and optimizations.
• A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of core financial processes and fundamental accounting principles, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective configurations and solutions.
• Proven expertise in managing and troubleshooting integrations with various enterprise applications.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving system issues.
• Relevant NetSuite or Workday certifications are highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.

Every day will feel this good because:

• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly "good" people
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
• We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
• We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar

Why Join Us:

Joining our team presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's financial transformation journey. We offer a competitive compensation package, a collaborative work environment, and a commitment to professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and forward-thinking IT professional excited about driving change and innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our transformation journey.

Skills

Skill Proficiency Description Administration Expert Deep understanding and execution of system configuration, user management, roles and permissions, security settings, data management, reporting, saved searches, and overall system maintenance and optimization. Financial Accounting Advanced Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, lease administration, fixed assets, non merch PO's, accounts receivable, budgeting, and forecasting within the context of a Financial platform. Cross Functional Partnership Advanced

Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external partners in a high-performing work environment.

Data Management Advanced Expertise in managing and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, security, and accessibility of data within the Financial platform, including data migration, data cleansing, and data governance practices, during both implementation of new systems and on a go-forward basis.