• Address: Reston, VA 20196 (map)
• Date Posted: 09/17/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Location: Reston, VA Category: Accounting Salary: 125K
Company Info
Our Client is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services focused on the federal government

Job Responsibilities
The Manager, Financial Systems is a leader in the design, development and implementation of major corporate business process improvements and ensures the integration of processes and related systems for our acquisitions. The successful candidate will have a strong finance, accounting, and systems background with M&A and integration experience in public accounting or private industry

This role calls for a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Key attributes we are seeking for this role include both the willingness to dig deeply into details, as well as the ability to assess the big picture. The manager in this role will work cross-functionally with leaders and subject matter experts both inside and outside of finance. The selected individual will consistently demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge.

This position is responsible for assisting with the formulation of strategies for the development and enhancement of business processes and internal controls related to finance and accounting. The Manager, Financial Systems will also play a key management role in an SAP ERP implementation, as well as with the integration of financial systems of acquired companies. The position plays a leadership role in cross-functional efforts involving financial systems and processes by working with teams from HR, IT and Procurement.



The selected individual will be expected to perform the following functions:





Work with the cross-functional integration team and finance team to plan, scope, and execute financial integration efforts.
Assist in the management of financial integration efforts from beginning to end.
Play a leadership role in internal financial integration teams.
Collaborate with the functional Finance teams to ensure an efficient, productive integration.
Contribute to the development and evolution of corporate integration methodologies practices related to finance and accounting.
Assist with the coordination of stakeholder education, communication, and alignment.
Design, develop and deliver training programs and documentation in support of the new or revised business or system processes.
Identify requirements for business process improvements and enhancements through business activity analyses; emphasis areas include,




Finance function strategy
Finance process optimization
Management and performance reporting
Finance organizational efficiency
Finance and accounting services strategy/BPO
Review requirements with the user community to ensure that the management and systems controls are clearly identified and in compliance with corporate policies.




Assist in the creation of actionable plans, ensure functional and systematic tasks are completed on-time, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Craft business cases to evaluate the feasibility of initiatives.
Consult with the Information Technology function to assess the impact of proposed changes on systems.
Perform data reconciliation and data cleansing activities, and support the validation of mock conversion and post-go live data.


Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in Accounting/ Finance; MBA/CPA (preferred).
6 or more years of financial accounting or operational accounting experience (e.g., Procure to Pay, Close to Report, Order to Cash, Consolidations, Shared Services/BPO) including specific experience in systems implementations, business process design, user testing, and financial integration.
Experience in designing and improving accounting processes, (e.g., monthly close, management and financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, shared services and application outsourcing).
3 or more years of people management experience preferred.
Experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) including implementation and technology-driven transformation programs.
Experience with the lifecycle of business and process transformation, including analysis, business requirement development, and recommending systems/process strategy.
Ability to plan, execute, and deliver on projects in a timely manner; plus the ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.
Experience working cross-functionally in a complex, multi-national company.
Strong communication skills and experience, including presentation development and delivery, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within a team or organization.
Very high attention to detail; organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement.
Stellar work ethic.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness and ability to travel (25%)
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

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