The Executive Director, Finance Information Systems provides strategic leadership for the Institution s finance technology ecosystem across the Institution and its affiliated entities. S/he is responsible for developing and executing the Finance Information Systems strategy, optimizing enterprise financial applications, strengthening data governance, advancing reporting and analytics, and driving digital transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, financial controls, and decision-making Strong strategic leadership skills. Ability to drive organizational growth, make sound business decisions, and achieve measurable results. Experienced in change and digital transformation initiatives . Ability to develop, coach, and motivate high-performing teams. Excellent stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. Strong commitment to governance, integrity, accountability, and organizational success.

Desired Candidate Profile

• B.A in Accounting or Finance or Information Systems, or Computer Science or Engineering , or a related field . Master's degree (MBA, MIS, Data Analytics, or related discipline) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in Finance, Accounting, Finance Systems, or Digital Finance transformation , out of which 7 years are in a senior management or director-level leadership role with proven experience leading enterprise ERP implementation, optimization, or digital transformation programs.
• Experience in Enterprise ERP platforms (Banner, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or equivalent) is required.
• Relevant professional or ERP certifications ( Oracle, SAP, Banner, Hyperion, or equivalent ) are desirable.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or other complex multi-entity organizations is desirable.
• Experience working in or with regulated environments (financial reporting standards, healthcare regulations, higher-education compliance, data protection).
• Experience in Business Intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Oracle EPM/Hyperion, Workday Adaptive Planning).
• Data management, SQL, data warehousing, system integrations, and master data governance.
• Automation technologies including RPA and workflow solutions.
• Financial reporting standards, internal controls, and governance frameworks.