Director, IT Financial Management

Overview

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

This position serves as the central leader for an evolving, enterprise-wide ITFM practice, partnering across Technology, Finance, and the business. As a high-level individual contributor, you will lead through influence and work with a broad network of ITFM stewards and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise ITFM capability, establishing governance, frameworks, standards, taxonomy, processes, and a roadmap to improve transparency and financial stewardship of technology investments
• Lead an enterprise ITFM steward community, building alignment across a federated organization while supporting business units to 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 while determining what works best for the organization
• Influence across organizational boundaries, 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, 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 identifying 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
• Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program; sales positions (if applicable) may be eligible for sales incentives and, in some instances, a bonus plan—total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual performance.
• Actual compensation will be finalized at the time of offer based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees; no time is accrued as a bank of time off and there is no set number of days provided.
• Pension eligible: Yes

Location & Work Environment

• In-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements may be available.
• Hybrid requires blending at least three office days in a typical workweek.
• Remote work is available 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 who need immigration sponsorship for additional work authorization or permanent work authorization to work in the United States are not being considered at this time, now or in the future.
• This includes (but is not limited to) F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Other Information

• For Principal Asset Management positions, an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct and personal trading activities for you and members of your household is required; similar requirements may apply to other positions.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Window

• Original posting date: 10/13/2026
• Most recently posted date: 10/13/2026
• Applications will be accepted for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date; the posting may remain open or be removed based on applications received.