Finance Systems Transformation Administrator

Texas L P•El Paso, NJ

1d•$145,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Systems Transformation Administrator is a critical member of the global Finance team and will primarily be responsible for design and oversight of all current and future finance systems supporting close & consolidation, financial & management reporting, financial planning, and analysis. In addition, the Administrator will proactively enable and lead strategic, operational, and acquisition-related initiatives. This position will work on high-priority initiatives in an ever-changing environment by collaborating with a cross-functional team of financial, operational, and technology leaders. This position plays a key role as a solution thought partner, internal consultant, and project executor with a focus on improving current finance processes and overseeing the Financial Systems Team that supports the global Finance function, as well as manages external systems, support resources, and contracts.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of accounting/finance concepts and the ability to understand complex financial software applications
Understanding of accounting procedures including: the financial close process, creation of public company financial statements and budgeting/forecasting and financial consolidations
Strong customer focus and command skills, be comfortable implementing change, and dealing with ambiguity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Information Systems
7+ years’ experience with cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management systems, including OneStream, Anaplan, Adaptive/Workday, Oracle Fusion Cloud, etc.,
7+ years of relevant work experience including, but not limited to, consolidation and reporting, financial close process, and project management
6+ years of experience in financial reporting systems in an FP&A setting
3+ years demonstrated experience in a lead role, guiding and influencing internal cross functional teams
SQL, database management, and data integration technologies experience
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
OneStream Certification and experience with OneStream Marketplace Solutions
Prior experience with the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry

Responsibilities

Oversee Finance System applications specific to financial planning, reporting, and consolidation, across all active production and development environments and ensure they are functional and optimized.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity as it flows across systems and cubes, validating that all ERP financial metadata is included in all appropriate Finance team applications and proactively resolving discrepancies before signing off on data loads
Manage user access and ensure appropriate security controls. Manage license usage and ensure only active users hold licenses
Develop and lead regular training sessions to ensure users fully leverage tools and maintain high system adoption using best practices, including documentation, regular live sessions, and onboarding support. Solicit and act on feedback from training support
Oversee and partner with key internal and external personnel who ensure Finance system architecture for applications, automations, and reporting is maintained and appropriate for business needs
Manage internal ticketing system and maintain communicated service levels for system fixes, enhancements, or other requests, documenting errors and fixes to accompany admin guide documentation, and to identify additional training needs, system enhancements, or other process changes based on common problems
Develop and maintain dashboarding, automated reporting packages, guided report navigation, and data integration from operational systems
Acting as lead architect for all development related to applications, automation, and reporting, supporting design and development of software solutions to continually improve and update existing solutions
Thought leader regarding selection and implementation of any new technologies or tools, including artificial intelligence / machine learning capabilities, setting clear strategies and measurable efficiencies gained
Interface with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of Project Design, Scope of Work, and Execution Strategy
Organize, lead, and execute finance projects by developing and communicating project scope, timeline, resource requirements, and assumptions
Lead high-priority strategic, operational, and acquisition-related initiatives by collaborating with a cross-functional team of financial, operational, and technology leaders
Interface with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of Project Design, Scope of Work and Execution Strategy, and spearhead review to get project approval from appropriate leadership
Appropriately delegate work responsibilities to admins and/or analysts on System team
Develop & maintain talent pipeline, including succession planning and supporting career growth plans
Foster a best-in-class team environment that acts as a model for other teams to follow
Manage OneStream support cases and act as lead with OneStream support team
Establish and maintain relationships with consultants as needed to help provide support for Financial Systems environment
Collaborate with third-party consultants to identify technical solutions for improved finance processes and oversee project plans and budgets associated with proposed solutions, ensuring knowledge transfer to internalize capabilities and minimize external support