Finance & Accounting Business Technologist

West Monroe • Chicago, IL

6d

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is seeking a highly skilled Finance & Accounting Business Technologist to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional with a hybrid background in accounting operations and finance systems, who thrives at the intersection of business processes, technology, and data. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving automation, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of accounting and finance systems. This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and technology solutions, as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and other business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting operations, financial systems, or a hybrid role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and compliance standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and other finance-related tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning, BlackLine, Coupa, Adaptive Planning).
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and finance/accounting stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., RPA, Alteryx) and their application in finance and accounting processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and compliance.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure that system configurations align with operational requirements and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of finance and accounting systems (e.g., ERP, EPM, AP/AR automation tools).
• Act as a liaison between Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
• Evaluate, recommend, and deploy technology solutions to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support business growth.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to accounting and finance operations.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including workflows, user guides, and training materials.
• Design and implement reporting and analytics solutions to provide actionable insights into financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity across systems by implementing robust data validation and reconciliation processes.
• Support the integration of financial data across various platforms, ensuring seamless flow of information between systems.
• Partner with finance and accounting teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Work closely with IT, vendors, and external consultants to deliver system enhancements and upgrades.
• Train end-users on new systems and processes, ensuring adoption and proficiency.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees