Senior Analyst of Systems and Financial Projects

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Analyst of Systems and Financial Projects under general direction of the Sr Director Accounting Systems & Transformation is a key contributor to the success of improved financial system and maintenance: responsible for system administration, researching requirements for new financial projects focused on streamlining processes to be best in class, training staff in the use of systems and documentation, all to support accounting and finance department goals. We will transform our financial systems to run efficiently and effectively with decreased days to close so that business owners can rely on critical financial data timely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key player in transition from legacy ERP systems to new consolidated ERP solution.
• Coordinating set up of new users and role maintenance to ensure separation of duties following documented guidelines.
• System administration including coordination with leadership on new departments, natural accounts and company setups, including validating appropriate cross validation rules.
• Other system maintenance such as loading FX, closing modules monthly.
• Assessment of patches and new enhancement releases including testing prior to production release with technical team (4 times per year).
• Gather business requirements from subject manger experts and document process flows. Assist in Fit/Gap analysis. Work closely with accounting leadership and others on financial process improvement initiatives.
• Assistance with department Standard Operating Procedures and workflow diagrams.
• Provide project oversight through monitoring of RAID logs; work to proactively mitigate risks.
• Assist in leading user acceptance testing, ensuring exit criteria is met.
• Ability to consolidate large amounts of data and validate in easy-to-understand formats; provide assistance with historical clean up, validation and conversions.
• Financial exception report monitoring

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or IT related field with a focus on accounting.
• 2-3 years progressive experience
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Visio
• Must demonstrate ownership of job responsibilities and effectively manage time to meet recurring deadlines and juggle last minute projects or special requests.
• Understanding of project management cycle and requirements.
• Financial acumen and clear commitment to improve the financial systems.
• Experience implementing or supporting finance systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently in a fast passed environment toward the completion of preset goals
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with peers and leaders to gain support of initiatives that need to be implemented.

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

SCHEDULING

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. An employee in this position must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, during peak periods.

TRAVEL

Local travel is required. Out of state travel is limited but may be required for special training/conferences.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.