Finance Transformation Analyst Principal

Andersen Corporation • Oak Park Heights, MN

12d • $99,216 - $153,784

About The Position

Summary Business process analyst who supports change management and transformation initiatives with an advanced level of complexity and medium to high risk. This role drives resolution of business process opportunities through process and financial analysis using formal business analytical and project management tools and structure. Has demonstrated capabilities to plan, lead and direct small/medium functional projects within a single business process and/or business division. Identifies business process opportunities beneficial to the company and formulates an approach to address them with strong internal controls and according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Primary Responsibilities Analyst who focuses a minimum of 75% of their time on business process and system transformation. Define &/or support business process improvement initiatives, with the highest level of complexity and risk, from ideation through implementation and stabilization. Researching / identifying current state, gaps to future state, best practices or other opportunities, developing completely new business processes, researching and implementing new / enabling technologies all within a strong system of internal controls and while ensuring GAAP requirements are met. Provide support through individual contributions or by leading a large size (up to 10 people) functional or cross-functional team. Depending upon role, analyst may or may not focus up to 25% of their time operationally in a current state environment. Provides operational support to maintain subject matter expertise of current state business processes and systems while balancing the continuous support of transformation; especially during key financial cycles. Understands and utilizes company adopted or formal business analytical, tools, technologies and methodologies not limited to: ERP implementation best practices, business process mapping, lean six sigma tools, and project management methodologies to support or to lead large / strategic change management initiatives or projects. Efficiently and effectively collaborates at a high level, in a mature, unemotional manner on all functional and cross-functional teams. May coach stakeholders and senior leaders through change management and provide support tools, etc. Manages the relationship with their operational business owner, sponsor(s) and other key stakeholders to ensure common agreement of problem identification, scope, deliverables, and trade-offs from ideation through stabilization / closure. Provides oversight and work direction to medium to large teams (up to 10 people) as well as provides guidance to business leaders and escalates issues where appropriate. Mediates conflict where necessary.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Admin or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training.
• 7+ years project experience, or equivalent.
• Understanding of most complex and advanced accounting practices and process including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with 5 years of analytical and project or change management experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with leading or implementing financial business process change on business unit projects with complex, medium scope and impact.
• Advanced presentation skills and the ability to express project technical concepts in non-technical, business terms.
• Basic demonstrated knowledge regarding formal project management training, business process analysis tools and best practices, experience or certifications: PMI, PMBOK, business analytics, process design, business or process analysis, etc.
• Experienced facilitator with expertise in leading individual work groups and high-performance teams.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated change and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports change management and transformation initiatives with an advanced level of complexity and medium to high risk.
• Drives resolution of business process opportunities through process and financial analysis using formal business analytical and project management tools and structure.
• Plan, lead and direct small/medium functional projects within a single business process and/or business division.
• Identifies business process opportunities beneficial to the company and formulates an approach to address them with strong internal controls and according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Focuses a minimum of 75% of their time on business process and system transformation.
• Define &/or support business process improvement initiatives, with the highest level of complexity and risk, from ideation through implementation and stabilization.
• Researching / identifying current state, gaps to future state, best practices or other opportunities, developing completely new business processes, researching and implementing new / enabling technologies all within a strong system of internal controls and while ensuring GAAP requirements are met.
• Provide support through individual contributions or by leading a large size (up to 10 people) functional or cross-functional team.
• Provides operational support to maintain subject matter expertise of current state business processes and systems while balancing the continuous support of transformation; especially during key financial cycles.
• Understands and utilizes company adopted or formal business analytical, tools, technologies and methodologies not limited to: ERP implementation best practices, business process mapping, lean six sigma tools, and project management methodologies to support or to lead large / strategic change management initiatives or projects.
• Efficiently and effectively collaborates at a high level, in a mature, unemotional manner on all functional and cross-functional teams.
• May coach stakeholders and senior leaders through change management and provide support tools, etc.
• Manages the relationship with their operational business owner, sponsor(s) and other key stakeholders to ensure common agreement of problem identification, scope, deliverables, and trade-offs from ideation through stabilization / closure.
• Provides oversight and work direction to medium to large teams (up to 10 people) as well as provides guidance to business leaders and escalates issues where appropriate.
• Mediates conflict where necessary.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal