Accounting Operations System Analysis Program Manager (Remote)

Job Description

Provides strategic leadership over finance systems analysis, ensuring Oracle Cloud ERP–enabled accounting operations are scalable, well‑controlled, and aligned with business growth through strong people leadership and cross‑functional partnership.

Provides day‑to‑day leadership and direction for a systems analysis team supporting accounting and finance operations, ensuring reliable, well‑controlled, and scalable system processes. Oversees intake, prioritization, and resolution of operational issues, guides analysts through root‑cause analysis and solution design, and partners with Accounting, Finance, Data, and Engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective system outcomes. Sets standards for analysis, documentation, and controls, mentors team members, and drives continuous improvement, automation, and system enhancements to support close cycles, audits, and evolving business needs.

A day in the life...

• Lead and develop a systems analysis team supporting Oracle Cloud ERP Financials, providing functional guidance, coaching, and clear direction on solution design aligned to accounting policy and operational needs.
• Set expectations and standards for systems analysis across integrations and upstream/downstream dependencies, ensuring the team documents current‑state processes, identifies gaps, and delivers scalable improvements.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and mentorship to the systems analysis team supporting Oracle Cloud ERP Financials, guiding analysis, validation, and end‑to‑end financial integrity.
• Establish and maintain production support operating models by directing the team on SOPs, job aids, playbooks, SLAs, and effective stakeholder communications.
• Ensure the team embeds strong financial controls by guiding reconciliation design, exception handling, monitoring, SOX compliance, audit readiness, and preventative root‑cause analysis.
• Provide leadership over intake triage, backlog prioritization, governance, and release planning, enabling the team to balance production support with strategic enhancements and data integrity objectives.

You own this if you have…   

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business analysis, business administration, finance or related field.
• 10+ years of business analysis experience in Finance/Accounting operations or Finance Systems.
• Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong management and organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A proven ability to thrive in a close‑knit, fast‑paced team environment built on collaboration and accountability.
• Hands-on experience supporting Oracle Cloud ERP/Financials (implementation, optimization, or production support).
• Strong understanding of accounting operations and close processes; ability to translate accounting needs into system requirements.

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

California: $110,500 - $183,000 Annually, Colorado: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, Connecticut: $110,500 - $183,000 Annually, District of Columbia: $110,500 - $183,000 Annually, Hawaii: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, Illinois: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, Maryland: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, Massachusetts: $110,500 - $183,000 Annually, Minnesota: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, Nevada: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, New Jersey: $110,500 - $183,000 Annually, New York: $120,000 - $192,000 Annually, Rhode Island: $96,000 - $154,000 Annually, Washington: $110,500 - $183,000 Annually

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf