Sr Manager IT Financial Systems

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!  

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, Business Management, Finance, or related discipline. 

Work Experiences:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, configuration and implementation of complex application architectures.
• 8+ years of experience with financial systems, preferably Oracle Fusion, EPM, (ARCS, FCCS, EPBCS, EDMCS), and OIC cloud solutions. 
• 3 years of experience in Retail. 
• Technical and functional expertise demonstrated with financial system implementations and customizations. 
• Solid experience developing high-performance teams, processes, and technical solutions. 
• Experience in architecting and deploying enterprise solutions. 
• Managerial experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring developers, business analysts and solution architects establishing standards, best practices, etc. 
• Experience developing and recommending long term strategic roadmaps in support of long-term vision as well as short-term backlog management for financial systems 
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions from concept to implementation. 
• Change Management experience preferred. 
• Experience in developing processes and architecting solutions for accounting and financial planning.   
• Experience with data integration, security, SOX compliance, SOD, cloud, and on-prem solutions. 
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid methodologies for solution delivery. 
• Expert knowledge of development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management across multiple platforms (cloud and on-premises). 
• AI experience preferred.

Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team. 
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent analytic skills with the ability to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on system performance and business impact. 
• Solid technical and functional experience with exposure to package implementation and customization. 
• Strategic vision for improving business outcomes, including planning and execution of enterprise-wide financial systems initiative aligned with business growth 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities for issue identification, creative resolution, troubleshooting, and optimization. 
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience with SOX and other regulatory compliance. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of enterprise financial solutions, including operational databases, data flows, financial systems, and external data sources. 
• Develop and maintain short-term priorities and long-term vision for financial systems with business and IT leadership. 
• Drive cross-functional alignment between financial systems, stakeholder business units, and IT partners to support transformation 
• Represent IT in initiative steering committees and strategic planning forums 
• Lead and manage solution development for financial applications and solutions, including in-house team members and vendor resources/deliverables. 
• Design and build conceptual solutions and proof of concepts wherever applicable. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and product owners to define initiative scope, objectives, and requirements. 
• Resource planning to ensure successful solution delivery. 
• Lead effort/work breakdown structure and estimation for all initiatives. 
• Establish trust and build relationships with stakeholders in IT, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and other functional areas. 
• Lead Developers, solution architects, BAs, and Project Managers through the delivery of well-designed, scalable, and robust solutions. 
• Provide expertise and recommend solutions to complex processes and technical issues. 
• Formalize standards and best practices for development, deployment, monitoring, and stakeholder management. 
• Lead, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and options for innovation to advocate for and maintain the product backlog and roadmap. 
• Manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality deliverables. 
• Develop a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety rules as they relate to AI and data governance. 
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned. 
• Champion SOX / SOD best practices. 
• Oversee the lifecycle of Financial Systems. 
• Drive innovation by exploring new industry best practices. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and business process optimization. 
• Mentor and develop talent within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and experimentation. 
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, vendors and external experts to evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies. 

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular office attendance is required.

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​