Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Finance Technology Specilalist to support its finance technology systems within the Accounting & Finance department. 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. 

Responsibilities

• Support existing finance specific technology and systems
• Track and maintain proper functionality of existing financial systems and facilitate timely software updates to ensure compatibility with existing tools and applications.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of existing technologies to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. 
• Ensure that all the systems meet the organization's needs for data accuracy, efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure seamless integration of various financial systems with other business applications to enhance data flow and operational efficiency.
• Utilize critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to work collaboratively with teams.
• Implement changes, including development, testing and resolution of issues with end users; making changes and corrections as needed; and coordinating communication of changes to organization.
• Coordinate problem resolution, technical analyses, workflow documentation and progress updates on assigned projects.
• Engage with cross-industry partners to help deliver new ideas and solutions
• Build self-sufficiency in end users to drive adoption of tools and solutions by educating finance and business users on effectively using systems and applications. Act as a subject matter expert and champion of finance technology solutions, providing guidance and training to multiple finance and business teams.
• Enforce policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency and security within financial systems.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Skills:

• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including accounting, budgeting and reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to identify true needs and requirements
• Knowledge of data management practices including data warehousing, data lakes and data governance
• Understanding of security principles and practices to ensure the security of financial data and systems in partnership with IT
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services and their application in financial systems
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety and multiplicity of tasks and ensure timely and accurate completion
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, operations and business units
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in ERP management, with a focus on finance systems and technology
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
• Track record of supporting and enhancing software applications and solutions
• Involvement in end-to-end ERP implementation for finance preferred
• Experience with automation tools and technologies a plus
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools preferred

Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Apply today and take your career to the next level!

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.