About the position
The Senior Business Systems Analyst will manage accounting impacts from the implementation of new or upgraded reporting systems. This role involves driving and assisting in the creation of Accounting Workflow documentation, particularly 'T-Accounts', and requires familiarity with financial statement reporting and preparation. The analyst will support and understand balance sheet account reconciliation processes and must have a strong understanding of general Finance and Accounting processes, including internal controls, to ensure financial integrity and compliance with SOX requirements. Additionally, the position involves designing and driving innovative new initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of financial reporting and controls throughout the segment and controllership. The analyst will provide US GAAP technical accounting support, synthesize research and findings into concise presentations, develop professional relationships with various business partners, and perform ad hoc projects in support of the organization and business.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting impacts from the implementation of new/upgraded reporting systems
- Drive/assist in the creation of Accounting Workflow documentation ('T-Accounts')
- Support and understand balance sheet account reconciliation processes
- Ensure financial integrity and control requirements are met, including SOX compliance
- Design and drive innovative new initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of financial reporting and controls
- Provide US GAAP technical accounting support
- Synthesize research and findings into concise presentations
- Develop professional relationships with various business partners
- Perform ad hoc projects in support of the organization and business
Requirements
- Financial Systems Experience: Testing - writing/executing test scripts and test plans, defect resolution, triage
- System integration/implementation/sustainment: data validations/variance between multiple systems; master data; reconciliation
- Documentation
- ERP Experience - SAP preferred
- Background in finance or accounting - knowledge not industry specific
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v lookups)
- Strong communication skills to interact with both partners and management
- 3-5 years of experience
Nice-to-haves
- MBA, CPA or equivalent
