Director of Financial Systems

JOB ID: 24000140

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a home and school for over 2,100 students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  Founded in 1909 and fully endowed, MHS has almost 12,000 graduates and is growing to serve more students.  MHS is seeking a Director of Financial Systems.  This role is an onsite position.  Responsibilities include:

• Assessing MHS’s financial technology systems, identifying opportunities for enhancements and efficiencies, and leading change management efforts.
• Lead resource to develop and maintain ad hoc and recurring financial analysis to ensure wise stewardship and sound financial operations.
• Lead process improvements in financial operations including leveraging ERP and business analysis technology capabilities.
• Ensure robust tracking and analysis, manage vendor relationships, maintain reporting compliance, and enforce budgets, policies, and controls.
• Collaborate to develop business and financial operations process maps and improvements.
• Provide shared services support.
• Supervise one staff member and collaborate extensively within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or similar major. 
• At least 8 years of experience in financial systems.
• Prior management experience a plus.
• Exceptional computer application skills including advanced Excel skills.  ERP experience desired. 
• Demonstrated skills in enhancing financial analysis and operations through technology. 
• Exceptional reporting and analysis skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate and influence. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to pro-actively identify opportunities for improvement and lead change.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students. 
• Candidates should be willing to actively engage with students.