Director, IT Financial Management

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Director of IT Financial Management to help establish and lead our enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) capability. In this highly visible role, you’ll shape how Principal builds greater transparency into technology investments, connects spend to business value, and enables leaders to make more informed decisions about technology resources.

You’ll serve as the central leader for an evolving, enterprise-wide ITFM practice, partnering across Technology, Finance, and the business to build a consistent approach while recognizing that different areas of the organization may mature at different speeds. The role will operate as a high-level individual contributor, leading through influence and a broad network of ITFM stewards and cross-functional partners.

You’ll have the opportunity to

• Own and evolve our enterprise ITFM capability, establishing the governance, frameworks, standards, taxonomy, processes, and roadmap that enable greater transparency and financial stewardship of technology investments
• Lead an enterprise ITFM steward community, creating alignment across a federated organization while helping business units adopt, mature, and continuously improve ITFM practices
• Bridge Technology and Finance, partnering closely with FP&A, technology leaders, business teams, and other stakeholders to support planning, forecasting, cost management, reporting, and investment decisions
• Turn complex financial and technology information into actionable insights, helping leaders better understand technology consumption, costs, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Advance the maturity of the ITFM practice, applying relevant Technology Business Management (TBM) concepts and external practices while determining what makes sense for Principal
• Influence across organizational boundaries, building credibility with stakeholders who may have different priorities and driving alignment without direct authority
• Champion continuous improvement, partnering with teams responsible for the technology and processes that enable ITFM to strengthen reporting, governance, transparency, and the overall stakeholder experience

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of experience in IT Financial Management, IT Business Management, Technology Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis supporting IT, Technology Strategy, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, military experience, or education
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise capabilities, governance frameworks, strategic programs, steward networks, or other complex initiatives across a highly matrixed organization
• Strong knowledge of Technology Business Management (TBM), IT Financial Management (ITFM), technology cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning practices
• Proven ability to operate at the intersection of Technology and Finance, translating between the two and building credibility with leaders across both functions
• Ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and competing stakeholder priorities while influencing senior leaders and driving adoption without direct authority
• Strategic approach with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, facilitation, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and finding opportunities to improve processes, governance, transparency, and operational effectiveness

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Direct experience leading or significantly contributing to an IT Financial Management or Technology Business Management capability
• Experience applying TBM frameworks, taxonomy, methodologies, or industry practices within a large organization
• Experience working within a large, federated or distributed technology organization with multiple business units and stakeholder groups
• Experience working within a global organization or consulting on technology business management, IT financial management, or finance transformation initiatives

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range

$150000 - $185000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Additional Information

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Please note that this role will require regular travel to our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is 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, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Date First Posted (TTF)

10/13/2026

Latest Post Date: Careers - US

10/13/2026

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