Director OneStream EPM System

Justrite Safety Group•Deerfield, IL

3d•$135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Financial Systems Manager will have primary responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the OneStream EPM system at Justrite. This is a hands-on role with deep integration into the financial reporting cycles of the business. This role will own and lead day-to-day system administration, including mapping adjustments, business rules, user and security maintenance, new user provisioning, hierarchy management, troubleshooting, and system functionality. This role will have full-scope ownership of system enhancement and upgrade projects and will be responsible for identifying and leading projects to derive additional value from the system. This includes current projects to implement account reconciliations and task manager. The role will act as the principal bridge between the accounting / finance team and technical resources, requiring an in-depth understanding of financial statement mechanics, financial data, data integrity controls and consolidations. The role will also lead efforts to identify additional utilization opportunities for OneStream. In this role, you will report directly to the Vice President & Corporate Controller, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, related graduate degree. CPA preferred.
7+ years’ experience in technical administration of OneStream or a modern EPM system such as HFM is required with 3+ years as principal system administrator.
Extensive background in corporate accounting or finance, demonstrative understanding of financial statements, including cash flow mechanics.
Understanding of financial consolidations involving multiple currencies and ERPs – preferably in a high-growth environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a private equity-backed environment
OneStream System Administrator or Architect certification strongly
Knowledge of US GAAP and consolidation accounting
A strong process-oriented person who drives for efficiency and insight
Flexible team player with good interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty with a curiosity for solving problems
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to articulate financial concepts to colleagues with a wide variety of finance skills and experience
High standards of accuracy and precision with superior attention to detail
Highly organized with focus on process discipline; excellent time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must embrace the need for hands-on work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced growth environment
Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Serve as principal administrator and SME of the OneStream EPM system, including security provisioning, workflow, business rules, mapping, hierarchies, entity structure, upgrades, enhancements, maintenance, constraints, and future enhancements / expansions.
Manage and direct the work of staff and the managed services team: Evaluate resources, manage costs, prioritize workflow and oversee all projects.
Lead user acceptance testing, data validation, financial statement validation and all other testing and validation activities associated with system changes, upgrades, and acquisitions.
Act as the primary bridge between OneStream, our managed services team, JSG Finance, and JSG IT.
Ensure all system changes go through rigorous review and testing to ensure integrity of financial data, reporting, GAAP accounting compliance, and the integrity of historical data.
Plan, lead and execute all system enhancements including, but not limited to, Account Reconciliations, Task Manager, Budget & Forecast module, and data seeding.
Develop and lead regular training and onboarding sessions for new employees, develop SOP's for key processes, MS Office reporting integrations, and ensure our professional staff has the necessary documentation / information to effectively utilize the system.
Integrate new acquisitions into the Company’s reporting process and system, including financial system mapping and coordination with IT to establish necessary connections with ERP systems.
Develop and meticulously maintain the OneStream chart of accounts, all hierarchies and other system dimensionality to ensure extensibility, expansion, flexibility and accuracy in reporting across multiple stakeholder groups while rigorously protecting the integrity of historical GAAP financial data.
Manage OneStream licensing to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and business user needs while minimizing costs.
Support ERP implementation / enhancement activities to ensure continuity of direct system connections to the OneStream system.
Implement, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and documentation.
Research, recommend and lead efforts to enhance the utilization of OneStream into the overall business operations, including the planned implementation of account reconciliations functionality, AI analytics, workflow management, and system structure.