Mid Level Financial Director Jobs
Mid level financial director jobs go to finance professionals ready to own planning cycles, lead cross-functional budgeting work, and deliver analysis with limited oversight. Roles run across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Law & Legal Services, with 13% remote or hybrid, and employers like Morgan Stanley, CMI Media, and Teradyne hiring at this level now.
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Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Financial Management Systems is primarily responsible for supporting and enhancing the PeopleSoft Financials (FSCM) system and other related finance applications, and has demonstrated strong hands-on experience with technical development and system optimization. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with the Associate Director, Financial Systems, Reporting and Planning on system upgrades, integrations, reporting, and production support. Key responsibilities include working with PeopleTools technologies (PeopleCode, SQR, Application Engine, Integration Broker), supporting system interfaces and data integrations, troubleshooting issues, and automating processes. The Assistant Director also helps define and maintain the rules and procedures that guide how the finance systems are used and will research and make recommendations on ways to improve how the university manages financial tasks by using technology more effectively.
This role partners with Information Technology Services (ITS) and Finance teams to deliver technical solutions that improve efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience. The Assistant Director also helps support system upgrades, testing new features, and system improvements. They help troubleshoot issues, assist users, and support financial reporting efforts. This role is important in connecting technical work with the needs of the Finance teams and the larger university.
This is an in-office position.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $116,000 to $145,000; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of professional experience in financial systems, with strong technical expertise in PeopleSoft FSCM or comparable ERP system, preferably in a higher education or public sector environment.
- Demonstrated experience with PeopleTools technologies (PeopleCode, SQR, Application Engine, Integration Broker, Component Interfaces, Application Packages) and ability to design develop and support technical solutions.
- Proven ability to manage day-to-day production support as well as support functional and technical initiatives related to system upgrades, configuration changes, and process automation.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft FSCM or comparable ERP modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Asset Management, Travel & Expense, Grants) and related reporting tools.
- Experience managing financial system integrations, interfaces, and data reconciliation processes involving third party or internal systems.
- Ability to support system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes as well as automate and optimize business processes using ERP technical tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate functional needs into technical requirements.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to engage with Finance and ITS stakeholders at all levels.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Financial Management Systems is primarily responsible for supporting and enhancing the PeopleSoft Financials (FSCM) system and other related finance applications, and has demonstrated strong hands-on experience with technical development and system optimization. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with the Associate Director, Financial Systems, Reporting and Planning on system upgrades, integrations, reporting, and production support. Key responsibilities include working with PeopleTools technologies (PeopleCode, SQR, Application Engine, Integration Broker), supporting system interfaces and data integrations, troubleshooting issues, and automating processes. The Assistant Director also helps define and maintain the rules and procedures that guide how the finance systems are used and will research and make recommendations on ways to improve how the university manages financial tasks by using technology more effectively.
This role partners with Information Technology Services (ITS) and Finance teams to deliver technical solutions that improve efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience. The Assistant Director also helps support system upgrades, testing new features, and system improvements. They help troubleshoot issues, assist users, and support financial reporting efforts. This role is important in connecting technical work with the needs of the Finance teams and the larger university.
This is an in-office position.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $116,000 to $145,000; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of professional experience in financial systems, with strong technical expertise in PeopleSoft FSCM or comparable ERP system, preferably in a higher education or public sector environment.
- Demonstrated experience with PeopleTools technologies (PeopleCode, SQR, Application Engine, Integration Broker, Component Interfaces, Application Packages) and ability to design develop and support technical solutions.
- Proven ability to manage day-to-day production support as well as support functional and technical initiatives related to system upgrades, configuration changes, and process automation.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft FSCM or comparable ERP modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Asset Management, Travel & Expense, Grants) and related reporting tools.
- Experience managing financial system integrations, interfaces, and data reconciliation processes involving third party or internal systems.
- Ability to support system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes as well as automate and optimize business processes using ERP technical tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate functional needs into technical requirements.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to engage with Finance and ITS stakeholders at all levels.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
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Who's Hiring
- Morgan Stanley5
- CMI Media4
- Teradyne2
- Keiser University2
- University of New Mexico2
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- Education42
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Law & Legal Services4
- Investment & Asset Management4
- Technology & Software3
Mid Level Financial Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level financial director job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight specific budgets you managed, forecasts you built independently, and decisions you influenced. Applications that show you've led a planning process or improved a financial control tend to stand out. Tailor your resume to the scope described in each posting, and be prepared to discuss measurable outcomes from your most recent role.
Which companies hire mid level financial directors?
Companies hiring mid level financial directors right now include Morgan Stanley, CMI Media, and Teradyne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large corporations building out finance leadership pipelines to mid-size organizations where a single experienced director carries significant strategic weight.
Are there remote mid level financial director jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are more selective at the director level than in individual-contributor finance positions. About 13% of mid level financial director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common format employers offer at this seniority. On-site roles typically come with greater budget authority.
How do I move up to a mid level financial director role?
The move into mid level comes from accumulating ownership over time. Early-career finance roles build technical fluency, but progression requires stepping into project leadership, managing a budget or reporting cycle end to end, and demonstrating impact with numbers behind it. Professionals who take on cross-departmental work, earn relevant credentials, and consistently expand their scope tend to reach this level within a few years.
Which industries hire the most mid level financial directors?
Mid Level financial director roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate at a scale that requires dedicated financial oversight, regular planning cycles, and directors who can translate financial data into operational decisions.