Senior Financial Systems Administrator - OneStream

Methode Electronics • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Position Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the on-going development of the financial consolidation/planning systems environment, including metadata, hierarchies, workflows, data integrations, and security. Partner with finance, accounting, and FP&A to design and implement advanced solutions for financial reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Partner with finance, accounting, and IT teams to resolve system issues, improve functionality, and deliver user support. Serve as a subject matter expert on our financial system, proactively recommending enhancements, automation, and best practices. Support and improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes within our financial system, including financial consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and reporting. Monitor data integrity, system performance, and access controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX/internal controls. Develop and maintain cube views, reports, and dashboards, as well as write business rules to support analysis and management decision-making. Lead system updates, patches, and enhancements, coordinating with IT, consultants, and vendors. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer. Train and mentor finance team members to improve our financial system proficiency and knowledge across the organization. Act as a liaison between finance, IT, and external partners to gather business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver scalable results. Stay current with our financial system releases and emerging capabilities, ensuring the company maximizes its investment in the platform. Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests to ensure timely completion of annual audit. Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements. Foster a collaborative team environment and ensure strong communication across the accounting team and other departments. Participate in special projects and initiatives, such as system implementations, process improvements, and implementation of new accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or information systems
• 5-8+ years of experience administering financial consolidation/planning systems, with 3-5 years specifically with OneStream.
• Deep understanding of financial close, consolidations, FP&A processes, and corporate reporting requirements.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions for forecasting, planning, and financial modeling within OneStream.
• Strong technical skills in data integration, ETL, and SQL; familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior finance and accounting leaders and translate business requirements into system solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives in a fast-paced, complex, multi-entity environment
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred.
• familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the on-going development of the financial consolidation/planning systems environment, including metadata, hierarchies, workflows, data integrations, and security.
• Partner with finance, accounting, and FP&A to design and implement advanced solutions for financial reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Partner with finance, accounting, and IT teams to resolve system issues, improve functionality, and deliver user support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on our financial system, proactively recommending enhancements, automation, and best practices.
• Support and improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes within our financial system, including financial consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and reporting.
• Monitor data integrity, system performance, and access controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX/internal controls.
• Develop and maintain cube views, reports, and dashboards, as well as write business rules to support analysis and management decision-making.
• Lead system updates, patches, and enhancements, coordinating with IT, consultants, and vendors.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Train and mentor finance team members to improve our financial system proficiency and knowledge across the organization.
• Act as a liaison between finance, IT, and external partners to gather business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver scalable results.
• Stay current with our financial system releases and emerging capabilities, ensuring the company maximizes its investment in the platform.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests to ensure timely completion of annual audit.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and ensure strong communication across the accounting team and other departments.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives, such as system implementations, process improvements, and implementation of new accounting standards.

Benefits

• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level