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Position Summary

This role is responsible for leading the Information Systems (IS) annual budget process and overseeing the monthly financial close cycle for all IS departments. The position manages 250+ ongoing hardware and software maintenance contracts, coordinates the company’s IS capital budget, and ensures compliance with financial policies and procedures. This individual will serve as a critical business partner to the IS leadership team, enabling data-driven decision-making through financial transparency, performance metrics, and strategic insight. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating both the technical and financial aspects of a large-scale IT organization.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Financial Management

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for all technology related expenses, where it is capital or operational expenses

+ Coordinate with the Director of Budget and their team to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting

+ Lead the development of the annual IS Budget for both capital and operating budgets by collaborating with all leads and department heads within the Organization

+ Provide monthly financial analysis and reporting to IT leadership, including mid-month and month-end summaries

+ Identify, investigate, and resolve budget discrepancies throughout the monthly close cycle

Financial Controls & Policy

+ Define, recommend, and implement financial policies and procedures for all IS departments

+ Ensure IS compliance with financial management processes (purchasing, AP, GL, budgeting)

+ Act as a liaison between IS and Finance functions such as Budget Management, Fixed Assets, AP, AR, and Financial Reporting

Contract & Vendor Management

+ Oversee and coordinate timely renewals of all hardware and software maintenance contracts

+ Maintain and update annual contract budget files, reviewing for accuracy and identifying savings opportunities

Procurement & Asset Management Support

+ Support the IS Procurement Specialist by learning the Ariba procurement platform

+ Assist in resolving procurement issues and take corrective action when necessary

+ Serve as a backup for procurement and IT asset management functions

+ Partner with Procurement to manage IS vendor contracts, pricing negotiations, and spend optimization opportunities.

Strategic Support & Governance:

+ Support IS portfolio management and prioritization processes by evaluating project funding requests and alignment with strategic goals.

+ Ensure adherence to capital versus expense accounting standards in project budgeting.

Reporting & Communication:

+ Prepare and present regular financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to CIO, CFO, and other senior stakeholders.

+ Drive adoption of financial management tools, systems, and processes to improve visibility and control over IS expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

+ Strong understanding of core financial processes (purchasing, accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, payroll)

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

+ Proficiency in working independently and collaboratively across departments

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in project or budget management

+ Knowledge of system documentation and process mapping

+ Exposure to Ariba, or similar procurement platforms

+ Understanding of software licensing and compliance processes

+ Prior experience in a corporate IS or IT finance function

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

IT Operations

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