What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Management Functional Lead position at Goldman Edwards, Inc.?
We are seeking a financial management functional lead / architect to provide technical leadership as part of our PMO team that is helping our client develop a plan to migrate from legacy financial management systems to a modern financial management system. The successful candidate will be a key project team member and will be responsible for supporting discovery and requirements gathering sessions with a diverse set of stakeholders and developing an enterprise modernization roadmap. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex, fast moving environment, is a self-starter, has great attention to detail, and can work independently and within a team.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Be a hands-on Financial Management/ERP Architect and subject matter expert
Use expertise to support discovery and analysis of existing financial/accounting technologies and processes and identify areas for process improvement that align with current ERP financial management systems
Use expertise to support collaboration with stakeholders to gather and define ERP requirements for financial management modernization
Provide technical oversight as part of PMO team helping client modernize legacy financial management systems to a modern platform
Oversee discovery, requirements gathering, and ERP roadmap development for a large, complex financial management modernization project inclusive of the following financial functions: General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management
Synthesize information from various functional area workshops to drive technical solution options and scope for large client organization
Oversee and help facilitate Design Sessions, capture client requirements, configure creative solutions, and mentor other junior consultants
Translate business requirements into technical specifications
Requirements:
Bachelors degree and a minimum of SEVEN (7) years of relevant experience
Experience with financial management modernization and ERP modernization
Experience with one or more ERP systems: Workday, Oracle, SAP, CGI, or Peoplesoft
A proven leadership role in at least 3 ERP/Financial Management modernization efforts
Strong written and oral communication skills
Technical and business experience with and understanding of core Financial functional areas, including General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management
A Public Trust background check is required.
Must be able to work on-site 2-3 days a week.
Preferred:
Experience on an ERP Modernization Project and Financial Management Implementation
A full benefits package is included.