Sr. Analyst, Finance - Shared Services

Verano•Chicago, IL

1d•$63,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Shared Services Issue Resolution serves as lead process owner and subject-matter expert for resolving complex Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable issues within a shared services model. This role partners with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers to troubleshoot and resolve escalations, analyze root causes, identify process breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement. The Senior Analyst also mentors and coaches other team members and supports cross-functional initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Shared Services operations. Supervisory experience a plus.
Strong understanding of end-to-end procure-to-pay (AP) and order-to-cash (AR) processes.
Proven experience troubleshooting complex AP/AR issues and driving cross-functional solutions.
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar), automation tools (Ariba, Stampli, Coupa, etc.) and familiarity with ticketing/workflow platforms.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills; data analysis experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Continuous improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead resolution of high-complexity AP and AR issues, such as discrepancies, invoice disputes, unapplied cash, duplicate payments, missing credits, and system-related errors.
Serve as an escalation point for internal teams, vendors, and external customers; ensure timely, accurate, and professional communication.
Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring issues and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and policy updates.
Collaborate with procurement, operations, IT, finance, and other business stakeholders to troubleshoot process or system failures and drive improvement.
Analyze data to identify trends, report KPIs, and provide insights to management.
Support compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit requests.
Mentor and coach analysts; provide guidance on issue-resolution best practices. May have direct reports
Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects and system enhancement testing (UAT) as needed.
Support month-end close activities related to AP/AR issue resolution.