Financial Systems Manager

Bartlett & West•Topeka, KS

About The Position

ABOUT BARTLETT & WEST: Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact. POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Systems professional with a strong background in accounting and finance, coupled with deep technical expertise in financial software and/or ERP systems. This role is ideal for a professional with at least five years of relative experience who can bridge the gap between finance and technology to optimize efficiencies within financial operations and reporting.

Requirements

In-depth understanding of financial statements and accounting theory.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial software, including Deltek and other project management products.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and SQL or other database query languages.
Knowledge of financial data conversions, system integrations (especially during mergers and acquisitions), and automation solutions for financial operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for optimizing financial operations, troubleshooting system issues, and driving efficiencies in financial statement consolidation.
Excellent communication skills for training cross-functional teams (project managers, engineers, new hires) and collaborating with stakeholders across the company.
Project management skills for coordinating system updates, rollouts, and documentation.
Ability to create and optimize financial and operational reports using ERP tools and BI platforms.
Effective multitasking and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
Ability to manage and enhance financial systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Capacity to lead financial systems integration during organizational changes, including mergers and acquisitions.
Skill in developing and delivering training programs to support system adoption and best practices.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to maintaining documentation for financial processes and system configurations.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
5+ years of experience in accounting/finance roles with a focus on systems.
Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, project sites, attending seminars or business meetings. Minimum travel is 10% of the time depending on projects. Travel expectations will be communicated through the employee-owner’s manager. Driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

System Updates and Rollouts: Coordinate and execute system feature updates, and full-scale rollouts, including testing, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Internal & External Data Conversions: Manage the conversion of financial data into new systems, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and proper mapping to current structures.
M&A System Integrations & Conversions: Lead the financial systems integration process during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless data migration, system compatibility, and compliance with financial reporting standards.
Automating Tasks & Connecting Systems: Design and implement automation solutions for recurring financial tasks and data feeds, reducing manual effort and improving data reliability.
Updating Information Centers: Maintain and enhance financial information centers or dashboards, ensuring they reflect current data and support decision-making needs.
Training Project Managers, Engineers, and New Hires: Develop and deliver training programs on financial systems and project planning tools to cross-functional teams, enhancing system adoption and project execution.
Consolidating Financial Statements: Help drive efficiencies in the consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities or business units, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with GAAP standards.
Develop and maintain documentation for financial processes and system configurations.
Provide training and support to finance staff on system usage and best practices.
Building Reports: Create and optimize financial and operational reports using ERP tools and BI platforms, enabling actionable insights and performance tracking.
Manage and enhance financial systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Collaborate with various stakeholders throughout the company to implement and maintain ERP systems.
Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot system issues related to financial reporting.