Senior Manager, Innovation & Financial Systems Strategy

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Senior Manager, Innovation & Financial Systems Strategy is a visionary leader responsible for driving finance transformation and innovation. This role leads the corporate finance Innovation Function, oversees the financial systems ecosystem, and manages a corporate finance Project Management Team. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, deep systems expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement to modernize financial operations, deliver a five-year systems roadmap, and elevate the accounting systems team into trusted business advisors and analytics enablers.

Pay Range: $124,900 - $206,300 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: VP Tax

Location: Rapid City, SD

Be part of a supportive organization that values work-life balance! Enjoy a flexible work schedule with the ability to work from home up to two days a week. Please note, this benefit is subject to change based on company policies and leadership discretion.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Lead the finance innovation function to champion forward-thinking finance transformation initiatives aligned with enterprise strategy.
* Design and execute a five-year roadmap for financial systems modernization and digital innovation.
* Establish a robust intake and prioritization framework for evaluating high-impact initiatives.
* Cultivate a culture of innovation, agility, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance and IT.
* Provide strategic oversight of the financial systems landscape, including PeopleSoft, PowerPlan, Oracle EPM, Utilities International, PowerBI and Power Automate.
* Ensure systems compliance with GAAP, FERC, SOX, and SEC and other regulatory requirements.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and system analysts into strategic business partners.
* Drive successful execution of system implementations and upgrades, including business case development, fit-gap analysis, and change management.
* Establish and track project KPIs, ROI, and success metrics to ensure value delivery and continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert in financial systems architecture and process optimization.
* Collaborate with IT, Finance, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions.
* Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and results.

What Is Required:
* Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance transformation, financial systems, or related disciplines
* Minimum of 5 years of experience leading enterprise-level innovation and change initiatives.

What Is Desired:
* PMP, CPA, CFA, or Six Sigma.
* Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
* Experience in a regulated utility or publicly traded company.
* Master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.