Director, IT Financial Management

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director of IT Financial Management to establish and lead an enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) capability. This highly visible role will shape how technology investments are made more transparent, connect technology spend to business value, and enable leadership to make more informed decisions about technology resources.

This position serves as the central leader for an evolving, enterprise-wide ITFM practice. You will operate as a high-level individual contributor, leading through influence and through a broad network of ITFM stewards and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise ITFM capability, including governance, frameworks, standards, taxonomy, processes, and roadmap to support greater transparency and financial stewardship of technology investments
• Lead an enterprise ITFM steward community to create alignment across a federated organization while helping business units adopt, mature, and continuously improve ITFM practices
• Bridge Technology and Finance by partnering with FP&A, technology leaders, business teams, and other stakeholders to support planning, forecasting, cost management, reporting, and investment decisions
• Translate complex financial and technology information into actionable insights, helping leaders understand technology consumption, costs, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Advance ITFM practice maturity by applying relevant Technology Business Management (TBM) concepts and external practices to determine what makes sense for the organization
• Influence across organizational boundaries by building credibility with stakeholders who may have different priorities and driving alignment without direct authority
• Champion continuous improvement by partnering with teams responsible for technology and processes that enable ITFM, strengthening reporting, governance, transparency, and the overall stakeholder experience

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT Financial Management, IT Business Management, Technology Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis supporting IT, Technology Strategy, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, military experience, or education
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise capabilities, governance frameworks, strategic programs, steward networks, or other complex initiatives across a highly matrixed organization
• Strong knowledge of Technology Business Management (TBM), IT Financial Management (ITFM), technology cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning practices
• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of Technology and Finance by translating between the two and building credibility with leaders across both functions
• Ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and competing stakeholder priorities while influencing senior leaders and driving adoption without direct authority
• Strategic approach with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, facilitation, and relationship-management skills
• Experience leading organizational change and finding opportunities to improve processes, governance, transparency, and operational effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience leading or significantly contributing to an IT Financial Management or Technology Business Management capability
• Experience applying TBM frameworks, taxonomy, methodologies, or industry practices within a large organization
• Experience working within a large, federated or distributed technology organization with multiple business units and stakeholder groups
• Experience working within a global organization or consulting on technology business management, IT financial management, or finance transformation initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $185,000 / year
• Bonus eligibility: Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Pension eligible: Yes
• Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees, offering paid time away from the office for vacation, personal or short-term illness; employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided

Location & Work Environment

• Work arrangements include in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC)
• Regular travel to corporate headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa is required

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

Applicants requiring immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) are not being considered at this time now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

• Original Posting Date: 10/13/2026
• Most Recently Posted Date: 10/13/2026
• The organization will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If the job is reposted, additional applications will be accepted for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date.

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