Functional Lead – Finance (JDE EnterpriseOne)

United Wheels Inc.•Miamisburg, OH

10d

About The Position

The Functional Lead – Finance supports, optimizes, and enhances financial systems and business processes within JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1). As the primary functional expert for JD Edwards financial applications, this role partners with Finance, Accounting, IT, and other business teams to ensure the ERP system supports financial operations, reporting, and organizational objectives. The position combines financial process knowledge, hands-on JD Edwards experience, and a continuous improvement mindset to translate business needs into practical system solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and performance. The role is responsible for reliable and well-controlled financial systems, process improvement, successful delivery of system enhancements, and effective partnerships that maximize the value of E1. It supports financial functionality across modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets; helps maintain transaction integrity and financial controls; and supports reporting, close processes, integrations, and audit requirements. The position leads functional work for enhancements, upgrades, implementations, and integrations, including requirements gathering, functional specifications, testing, user acceptance testing, and implementation. It also provides guidance, training, documentation, and user support. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the role provides functional direction to E1 Finance users and coordinates technical resources and external partners. The role is full-time, salaried, and exempt, based at the Miamisburg, Ohio headquarters or remote, with minimal travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience supporting JD Edwards EnterpriseOne financial applications in a functional or business systems role.
Strong functional knowledge of E1 Finance modules, particularly General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and ERP system integration.
Experience gathering business requirements, developing functional specifications, and supporting ERP enhancements.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex functional issues and recommend effective solutions.
Experience with system testing, user acceptance testing, and change management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff.
Ability to write functional specifications, user documentation, process guides, and business correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and present information to Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts, including reconciliations, account structures, and transaction analysis.
Proficiency with percentages, ratios, and proportions as applied to financial data and reporting.
Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to troubleshoot complex functional and process issues and manage multiple abstract and concrete variables.
Strong functional proficiency with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Finance modules.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional JD Edwards modules, including Fixed Assets, Procurement, Inventory, and Sales Order Management.
Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2.
Familiarity with financial reporting and analytics tools, including Power BI.
Experience supporting ERP integrations, system upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products environments.
Understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and SOX-related processes.
Experience working in a global or multi-entity business environment.
Familiarity with Power BI and other financial reporting and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary functional subject matter expert for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne financial applications, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and related financial modules.
Support configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of E1 financial functionality.
Partner with Finance to understand business requirements and translate them into functional system solutions.
Troubleshoot complex system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with technical teams and external support partners.
Maintain system configuration, functional documentation, and business process workflows.
Support financial system integrity, including accurate transaction processing, account structures, and integration across modules.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate financial processes within JD Edwards.
Evaluate workflows and recommend system enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Collaborate with Finance and the AI & Data Solutions team on automation and improved data accessibility opportunities.
Reduce manual workarounds and promote effective use of existing ERP functionality.
Support process improvements related to month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and transaction processing.
Lead functional aspects of financial system enhancements, upgrades, implementations, and integration projects.
Gather business requirements, develop functional specifications, and coordinate solution design with technical resources.
Plan and execute functional testing, user acceptance testing, and implementation activities.
Evaluate system-change impacts on financial processes, controls, and downstream applications.
Support ERP initiatives involving Finance and other business functions to ensure effective cross-functional integration.
Coordinate with internal IT teams and external vendors to deliver projects on time with minimal business disruption.
Partner with Finance to improve the accuracy, availability, and consistency of financial data.
Support financial reporting requirements and integration of E1 data with reporting and analytics platforms.
Ensure system configurations and processes support financial controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.
Assist in resolving data discrepancies and improving transaction integrity across financial applications.
Support financial close processes, reporting enhancements, and compliance-related system requirements.
Serve as a trusted functional partner to Finance and Accounting leadership.
Provide guidance, training, and support to E1 Finance users.
Develop user documentation, process guides, and training materials.
Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to address system challenges and business needs.
Identify opportunities to improve system adoption, functionality, and user effectiveness.
Provide functional guidance, training, and direction to E1 Finance users and coordinate technical resources and external partners on financial system initiatives.