J. C. Higgins Corp. - Financial Analyst / ERP Specialist

J. C. Higgins Corp.•Stoughton, MA

4d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst /ERP Implementation Specialist is a full-time position providing services for the implementation of a new ERP system and working in the accounting department providing financial modeling. The primary goal for this role will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of the software implementations and for contributing to the overall accounting department. This position is based out of the, JC Higgins Inc. Easton, MA. During critical phases of project extended work hours will be required, which may include some weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or related field.
Five or more (5+) years of experience in a lead role on systems implementations, seeing at least three projects through to successful completion.
Viewpoint Vista software implementation experience.
Have led an operational or functional team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledgeable of the capital project life cycle.
A strong understanding of how technology relates to and supports an organization.
A strong background in accounting, including understanding project accounting processes and principles in a construction environment.
Excellent organizational skills and self-direction.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral. This includes the ability to effectively facilitate meetings in a professional manner.
Ability to build positive working relationships using effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to read and interpret communication styles of diverse team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
A proactive agent for change, competently follow through on initiatives to timely conclusion.

Responsibilities

Lead the Operations and Accounting applications and related business processes implementation of Vista, a Viewpoint Construction ERP software solution.
Provide technical support and best practices as we go live on Vista from CFdata.
Manage assigned scopes to the implementation schedule to consistently delivery results on time.
Manage risks and resolve problems in a timely and professional manner while maintaining relationships, escalating as appropriate to the Chief Financial Officer.
Advocate for changes that will improve operating company efficiency and performance and support industry leading practices.
Collaborate with team members and all levels of operating company staff and outside field personnel.
Coach team members and model professionalism and accountability.
Serves as the lead technical writer of technical and business requirements documentation. This includes but is not limited to developing written documents within the required timeframe for ERP implementation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Analyzes technical and functional client requirements and manages those requirements through clear and precise documentation. This necessitates working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior leaders to collect, interpret and synthesize information needed to develop each written document.
Performs quality reviews to ensure each document is accurate. This includes but is not limited to including all critical concepts, utilizing writing style requirements and appropriate templates of both ECS and operating companies, and is written in a manner that is at the appropriate comprehension level for the intended audience.
Provides leadership with respect to document templates and repositories, integration issues including process mapping, business process re-engineering, additional software integrations, and change management.
Develops, maintains, and manages detailed project plans with tasks, deliverables, and resource allocation necessary for successful implementation. Build and support a strong culture