Manager, Financial Systems

Who We Are: Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.   For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.    Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.    By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.   Manager, Financial Systems The Manager, Financial Systems is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, optimization, and ongoing support of the company's financial systems environment, with primary ownership of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and BlackLine platforms. This role serves as the key liaison between Finance, Accounting, IT, and external partners to drive financial process transformation, system enhancements, automation initiatives, and governance across the Record-to-Report and Financial Planning processes. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting and finance knowledge with technical expertise in Oracle EPM and BlackLine to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and support the company's growth objectives. Key Responsibilities Financial Systems Leadership Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for Oracle EPM and BlackLine applications. Develop and execute the financial systems roadmap aligned with business and finance transformation objectives. Lead system governance, enhancement prioritization, release management, and platform optimization efforts. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Internal Audit, IT, Tax and external vendors. Provide training, support, and knowledge-sharing across Finance and Accounting teams. Lead financial systems implementations, upgrades, acquisitions integrations, and process improvement initiatives. Ensure financial systems comply with SOX and internal control requirements. Maintain proper access controls, segregation of duties, and system documentation. Support internal and external audit requests and remediation activities. Establish monitoring and reporting processes to ensure platform reliability and control effectiveness. Oracle EPM Administration & Development Manage and support Oracle EPM applications, including: Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS) Planning and Budgeting Oversee metadata management, security administration, business rules, calculations, workflows, and data integrations. Identify opportunities to streamline consolidation, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and ensure system availability during critical reporting periods. Lead testing and implementation of Oracle EPM updates and new functionality. Provide ongoing support and training for users across the organization BlackLine Administration & Process Optimization Manage BlackLine platform configuration and administration, including: Account Reconciliations Task Management Journal Entry Management Partner with Accounting teams to standardize and automate reconciliation and close processes. Drive user adoption and process compliance across the organization. Monitor reconciliation performance metrics and continuously improve close efficiency. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve control effectiveness. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 7+ years of progressive experience in financial systems, finance transformation, accounting systems, or related roles. 3+ years of experience administering Oracle EPM applications. 3+ years of experience supporting and configuring BlackLine solutions. 3+ years of hands on SmartView reporting experience Strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliation processes. Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle EBS, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms. Experience leading cross-functional projects and system implementations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Preferred CPA, CMA, PMP, or related certification. Experience with Oracle FCCS, EPBCS/PBCS, EDM, and Narrative Reporting. Experience with Oracle Data Integration, EPM Automate, Smart View, and REST APIs. Experience with JDE Enterprise One Understanding of SOX compliance and financial controls. Experience in a publicly traded company environment. #INDMWP Other Compensation & Benefits: Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.