Lead - Financial Systems

Location: Columbus, OH, United States Date Posted: May 4, 2026 Lead – Financial Systems – Downtown Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid) The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is one of the top pension systems in the United States. We are passionate about creating technical solutions that solve complex problems and drive real-world impact.As the Lead – Financial Systems you will have the opportunity to guide the implementation and support of tools that make that work possible. What You’ll Do Reporting to the IT Manager – Application Development, this role works as a liaison between the business and technical teams to support their application environment. The Lead - Financial Systems Financial Systems will also serve as product owner and subject matter expert for Finance and related business. At least five years of experience in designing and developing applications and/or finance system implementations. At least one year of direct or indirect supervisory experience. Experience in documenting business requirements, process workflows, and system functionality. Demonstrated experience with Technical writing, SDLC, Relational Databases/SQL, Unit, Smoke, SIT and User Acceptance Testing. Prior experience with implementing an ERP system for finance preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus. PMP, Scrum Master and/or Professional Finance Certifications (CPA, CFA, etc.) are strongly preferred. What OPERS offers A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with team members who are very knowledgeable and want to see you succeed A rewarding career with a stable organization A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary between $111,820.80 – $139,755.20! Excellent benefits and programs designed to support you and your family’s well-being including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education Onsite fitness center, cafeteria and free onsite, covered parking Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with up to 3 days remote! Who We Are Since 1935, OPERS has provided security and peace of mind to Ohio's retired public workers and their families by offering retirement, disability, and survivor benefit programs. Our office is in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow and those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures. As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members' lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. And you'll become a member too - the work we do as OPERS associates directly impacts our own futures. Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio, which proudly services over 700,000 public employees and retirees. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources. Apply today to join our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr OPERS