Team Manager - Finance Business Systems Job Locations US-CA-Los Angeles Job ID 2026-3322 Org Data : Descr Linked Headquarters (Adjacent to Union Station) Posted Date 19 hours ago(5/28/2026 11:15 AM) Application Filing Period May 28, 2026 - June 28, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST # of Openings 1 Min USD $167,045.00/ Yr. Max USD $218,400.00/ Yr. Work Schedule 9/80 Fulltime Group FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Section CONTROLLER SECTION Unit OFF OF MGR, CONTROLLER SRVCS Bargaining Unit Name / Code 04 - MAPA At The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we're not just delivering water - we're sustaining life for over 19 million people. Behind every drop is a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and connectors who make it all possible. We are currently recruiting for 1 Team Manager - Finance Business Systems position located at Union Station, Los Angeles, California. This recruitment may also be used to build an eligibility list for the following location at Headquarters - Los Angeles. We are seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader to support Finance and Administration business systems and serve as a strategic liaison between business users and Information Technology teams. This position is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of accounting and financial operations who also has experience supporting enterprise business systems, ERP implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives. The Team Manager - Finance Business Systems plays a key role in helping Finance teams optimize how systems support day-to-day business operations. The position focuses on business process improvement, system coordination, user engagement, operational support, project leadership, and implementation activities - rather than software programming or infrastructure support. This role is especially suited for professionals who enjoy:improving financial workflows,coordinating ERP and system enhancement projects,translating business needs into practical solutions,partnering with technical teams,and helping organizations successfully implement operational change. What You'll Do Lead and Mentors: Act as a Finance administrator lead responsible for Finance business systems coordination, operational support, and continuous improvement process initiatives. Oversee Systems: Support enterprise financial system related to accounting, accounts payable, payroll, procurement, budgeting, billing, treasury and management from a business and operational perspective. Drive Projects: Lead and support ERP implementations, system upgrades, testing, workflow improvements, and other business system enhance projects focused on improving efficiency and user experience. Bridge Communication: Act as the primary liaison between IT staff, Finance business users, consultants and other departments to support system enhancements and resolve business process issues. Optimize Processes: Apply financial principles and technical expertise to improve workflows, reporting, internal controls, documentation, training and overall operational efficiency across Finance functions. Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday / Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.