SUPERVISOR, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

VERSANT POWER•Bangor, ME

11d•$78,160 - $117,240

About The Position

The Supervisor, Financial Systems serves as Accounting’s primary superuser and subject matter expert for the company’s Financial Information System (FIS) and related reporting and planning tools. The role governs, supports, and continuously improves systems used for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning. It works across Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, and other business areas to support system functionality, data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective business processes. The position requires leadership, business process knowledge, and accounting expertise. The supervisor develops a high-performing team and works with internal and external stakeholders, while understanding how business processes and transactions affect accounting records, regulatory reporting, financial statements, and management reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, financial systems, business systems, or related areas, including support of financial systems and business processes.
At least 2 years of supervisory or demonstrated team leadership experience in an accounting, finance, or business systems environment.
Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
Ability to understand end-to-end business processes and how transactions flow through financial systems to accounting records, management reporting, and financial statements.
Experience supporting, administering, implementing, enhancing, or optimizing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, or other enterprise financial systems.
Experience participating in or leading financial systems implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, or other technology initiatives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to translate business and accounting requirements into clear system, reporting, and process requirements and communicate with business and technical stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Visual and mental concentration.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility accounting, US GAAP, and FERC accounting principles, or experience working in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop team members; provide guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Oversee work assignments and priorities to ensure timely completion of financial systems initiatives and support activities.
Build a collaborative and accountable environment focused on continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.
Coordinate knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-training to ensure support and continuity across financial systems and reporting processes.
Serve as Accounting’s primary superuser and support resource for the company’s Financial Information System (FIS).
Maintain a thorough understanding of financial system structures, accounting workflows, business processes, and reporting requirements.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational processes and ensure transactions are accurately reflected in systems and reports.
Analyze system and reporting issues, identify root causes, and coordinate solutions with Accounting, IT, and other business areas.
Support system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and other technology initiatives affecting Accounting and Finance.
Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and other third-party providers; coordinate support, issue resolution, enhancements, and strategic initiatives.
Perform system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing to confirm changes produce expected accounting and reporting results.
Assist with master data maintenance and governance to support data integrity and effective internal controls.
Document business processes, system procedures, reporting logic, and internal controls.
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial, operational, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate manual activities, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting capabilities.
Support administration and ongoing development of Accounting and Finance applications, including FIS, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and future financial platforms.
Perform ad hoc analysis and other related duties as assigned.