What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Systems Support Specialist position at Aviagen North America?
Job Description Summary: Aviagen® stands at the forefront of poultry genetics, pioneering research, and innovation on a global scale. Our broiler breeder brands are among the most recognized and respected in the industry, and each has a proven record of success in addition to a large and loyal global customer base. We seek a Financial Systems Support Specialist to join our dynamic team and provide comprehensive support to Aviagen’s in-house and cloud applications. As a software support specialist, you will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize applications to ensure seamless business operations. You will work closely with end-users, Global IT team, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, implement enhancements, and deliver training as needed. This position is on-site at our global corporate office in Huntsville, Alabama. Job Description: Responsibilities: Provide Tier-1 and Tier-2 support for financial applications, escalating to Tier-3 as needed, and performing general maintenance to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction. Document and track user issues, maintain support logs, and ensure resolution aligns with IT policies, controls, and departmental procedures. Provide training and knowledge transfer to system users to promote self-sufficiency and consistency in best practices. Document procedures, maintain knowledge base articles, training videos and support continuous improvement of IT and financial system operations. Main point of contact for complex support issues between finance users and external software vendors. Hold primary technical ownership of the financial systems environment, managing data integrity, security, and routine maintenance. Manage finance user roles, accounts, and permissions in accordance with company standards, conducting regular audits to maintain data security and compliance. Support and manage integrations between financial, sales, expense, and production systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, and performance across applications. Coordinate implementation, upgrades, and release management for financial systems in collaboration with key stakeholders, the Global Financial Systems Accountant, and external software partners. Perform periodic financial systems audits across Aviagen companies and assist in implementation of recommended actions. Facilitate communication and strategic alignment between the Finance and IT departments, serving as the primary liaison when financial data involved including data analytics, software development, system integrations, and technical support. Collaborate with IT, finance, and business teams to implement system enhancements and leverage emerging technologies to improve existing platforms. Maintain subject matter expertise by actively participating in the Dynamics GP community, continuously researching the latest tools, and ensuring the application of current software versions and best practices. Identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and process alignment, including identifying functional gaps in existing software and evaluating the suitability of new or third-party applications. Plan and coordinate all IT-related aspects of financial projects, serving as both project manager and technical resource from initiation through completion. Participate in communication, testing new or modified applications, and ensuring functional readiness before deployment. Perform special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field. Strong accounting background with experience in all aspects of corporate accounting. Minimum 5 years of experience supporting ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP or Business Central. Knowledge of commercial accounting and related reporting systems, including Dynamics GP and Management Reporter. Experience with SQL/database management and system design is a plus. Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel. Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills. Some travel, including international, may be required. Knowledge in MTech is a plus. Poultry industry knowledge is a plus. Work Authorization: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the U.S. throughout their employment with our company. EEOC Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?
