Manager, Financial System Implementation

The Nature Conservancy of Canada • Any Province in Canada, ON, CA, ON

16h • CA$93,100 - CA$113,789

About The Position

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking an experienced Manager, Financial System Implementation to lead the end-to-end deployment of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) ERP solutions. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between executives, developers, system integrators, technical teams, and implementation staff to ensure a successful go-live. NCC is a leading not-for-profit private land conservation organization dedicated to protecting important natural areas and the species they sustain across Canada. The organization is committed to transforming its work and advancing Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, recognizing their historical stewardship of the land. NCC values a collaborative, evidence-based approach and operates with offices in all ten provinces.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role; including experience with Financial Systems, Business Analysis, and/or ERP systems/implementation.
• Direct implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365/ Business Central ERPs.
• Minimum of two Microsoft D365 Business Central certifications.
• Complex Delivery experience.
• Ability to explain complex technical constraints to an Accountant/Financial Analyst and complex financial workflows to a Systems Administrator.
• Ability to travel within Canada as required.

Nice To Haves

• PMP and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in not-for-profit, charitable organisations or higher education would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key stakeholder working with System Integrator and lead the implementation of finance modules, system connectors, and data migrations.
• Design and recommend a Financial Systems Roadmap that aligns process improvements with overall business strategy, ensuring a clear transition from current-state manual workarounds to a future-state enterprise solution.
• Act as the project leader, champion, and key influencer in the execution of the Financial Systems Roadmap.
• Evaluate and implement automation tools and emerging technologies, such as auto ingestion or generative AI for AP and expense management, to reduce manual effort and enhance functional finance workflows.
• Manage and modify existing processes to adopt to Microsoft Dynamics BC best practice and streamline order to cash process (a combination of revenue recording, time tracking and billing process).
• Act as NCC’s internal lead on the development and execution of comprehensive testing plans for all financial management systems, ensuring updates and new deployments meet rigorous finance standards.
• Proactively identify and resolve system bugs or functional gaps within existing financial management systems.
• Work with Finance leadership to maintain a "one source of truth" for data record.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of data flows and processes to ensure technical solutions address Finance’s specific pain points.
• Manage and document business and system process making use of Microsoft Cloud based tool including Lifecycle Services and Azure DevOps.
• Serve as the primary translator between Finance and IT Solutions, converting complex financial requirements into clear, documented business needs for technical implementation.
• Support the adoption of new processes through clear documentation and training, ensuring finance and business partners are equipped to utilize system improvements effectively.
• Train key users on core job functions as required.

Benefits

• Healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive workplace
• Respect and diversity are recognized assets
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree