Description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Financial Systems and Reporting for the department of Financial Planning, Analysis, and Budget (FPB&A – the university’s central budget office.)

The Director of Financial Systems and Reporting provides strategic leadership for Rutgers University’s financial technology ecosystem, ensuring the integrity, functionality, and optimization of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms and related reporting systems. This role oversees system configuration, integration, and governance, while driving automation and enhancements to support executive decision-making. The Director leads a techno-functional team responsible for system oversight, report development, end-user support, and training, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. As a subject matter expert who understands the language of budget, accounting, and finance, the Director partners with finance stakeholders and IT leads to design future-state solutions, maintain audit-ready documentation, and ensure compliance with institutional policies. On behalf of Financial Planning, Analysis, and Budget (the university’s central budget office), and the University Controller’s Office (UCO), this position leads and delivers high-quality executive-level financial reporting, supports tuition and fee allocation governance, and champions change management initiatives to advance financial systems and reporting capabilities.

The Director oversees the in-depth management of the university’s complex Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) modules.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

System Oversight & Governance (Financial Systems (Oracle EPM)

• Serve as the primary techno-functional lead for Oracle EPM applications (Planning, Multi-Year Strategic Modeling, Profitability & Cost Management (PCMCS), Financial Close and Consolidation, Narrative Reporting, Freeform, etc.).
• Lead initiatives to enhance reporting and automate financial reporting for executive decision-making.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the technical-functional team related to Oracle’s Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS) to ensure consistency and controlled distribution of financial hierarchies (chart of accounts), organizational structures, and other reference data across applications while working in partnership with the Financial Planning, Analysis and Budget (the university’s central budget office), the University Controller’s Office, UFA Data Analytics and OIT.
• Ensure interoperability with related systems (HCM, Student Information System, Data Warehouse, Tableau, etc.).
• Act as subject matter expert during upgrades, quarterly patches, testing, and implementation of new features.
• Maintain documentation of methodologies, standards, and governance for audit compliance.

Report Development & Maintenance

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the development and maintenance of financial and operational reports using Oracle EPM, SQL Server, Access, and Tableau platforms.
• Translate business requirements into clear, functional specifications for report development.
• Ensure data accuracy through testing, reconciliation, and cross-system consistency checks.
• Ensure development and maintenance of report documentation, training materials, and security configurations.
• Provide governance for reporting change requests and ensure timely . Track and respond to reporting change requests via ServiceNow or similar tools, ensuring timely completion.
• Conduct regression testing during Oracle quarterly updates and monitor report usage for issues or updates.
• Ensure the routine cleanup of outdated or unused reports and support financial audits with required documentation.
• Ensure help desk inquiries are responded to promptly, providing accurate and constructive support.
• Ensure logging and tracking of reporting issues and enhancement requests.
• Ensure management of troubleshooting of reporting errors, data discrepancies, and access issues.
• Ensure end users are supported with navigation and the effective use of all reports.
• Communicate system updates, new features and reports, and known issues to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic oversight of tuition and fee allocation processes, ensuring accurate distribution across units, compliance with institutional policies, integration with ERP and emerging student systems, and governance of methodologies, documentation, and future-state design.
• Work with Chancellors’ units, financial leadership across the university, central accounting staff, and the university-wide end-user community to determine solutions as business needs evolve and financial systems require ongoing enhancements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, ownership and accountability for a techno-functional team responsible for system oversight, report development, end-user support, customer service, training & documentation.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for a techno-functional team responsible for system oversight, report development, end-user support, customer service, training, and documentation, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and best practices.
• Set priorities and guide team activities, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective management of help desk operations and timely resolution of issues logged in ServiceNow or similar tools through team oversight and escalation protocols.
• Direct the development and maintenance of user guides, job aids, and training programs, ensuring quality and consistency across all materials and sessions.
• Lead the prioritization and governance of financial and operational report development using Tableau and EPM platforms, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business requirements.
• Oversee translation of business needs into functional specifications, validating data integrity through structured testing and reconciliation processes.
• Provide oversight for system configuration, security roles, workflow automation, and integration across platforms, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Act as executive sponsor and subject matter authority during upgrades, quarterly patches, regression testing, and implementation of new features, guiding team execution.
• Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures and maintain documentation of methodologies, standards, and governance for audit readiness and compliance.

Executive Level Reporting & Communications

• Handle executive level reporting, communications, and ad hoc analysis, delivering high-quality, data-driven insights for leadership and supporting special projects.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and visually compelling reporting for governance and strategic decision-making while responding to dynamic requests from senior leadership.
• Define and implement standards and frameworks for prioritizing and delivering projects and reports within the Oracle EPM ecosystem, as well as other applications (e.g., SQL Server, MS Access, SmartView, Tableau, etc.).
• Lead change management for new EPM features. Driving the adoption of automation and enhancements across campuses.
• Develop clear, visually compelling materials (financial data and storytelling narratives) for use by Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis – Chief Budget Officer and campus leadership in presentations to governing boards, faculty leadership, state agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from senior leadership on a wide range of topics, including institutional initiatives, incentive-based funding proposals, and external inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and deliver actionable insights under tight deadlines.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure reporting accuracy, system performance, and efficiency gains.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial systems management and application administration.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience embedded within finance (FP&A, accounting, or financial reporting) functions, not solely IT or systems roles.

Technical Expertise:

• Oracle EPM experience.
• Proven experience leading governance and optimization of financial systems, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 

Finance Domain Expertise:

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial close processes in a complex organization.
• Deep understanding of general ledger structures, chart of accounts design, allocations, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to translate finance concepts (e.g., accruals, eliminations, variance analysis, fund/accounting structures) into EPM system design and business rules.
• Experience partnering directly with FP&A, Accounting, and Controllership functions to design and support planning and reporting processes.
• Ability to independently interpret financial results and identify drivers of variances, trends, and risks.

Leadership & Communication:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performance teams.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take ownership of team deliverables and success.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to convey technical and functional information to non-technical audiences, including vendors and various campus constituencies.
• Project & Operational Skills:
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of higher education financial operations and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical oversight and practical execution.
• Analytical & Interpersonal Skills:
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with spreadsheets, data query tools, and charting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, analytics, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial systems management/application administration, with at least 4 years in Oracle EPM.
• Experience with Oracle BI tools, Tableau, and data warehouse integration.
• Experience with SQL, including Oracle SQL Developer.
• Familiarity with MS Access.
• Prior knowledge of Rutgers University accounting/budgeting and business management. processes or similar experience in higher education.
• Experience in public, non-profit, or higher education.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.
Availability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as the work product demands.

 Please apply via Rutgers Career Website