Accounting Systems Manager

Description

Position Overview

The Accounting Systems Manager is responsible for the oversight, maintaining and enhancing the organization’s accounting and financial systems. This role serves as the bridge between Finance, IT and other departments to ensure the accuracy, efficiency and integrity of financial data and reporting. This position will lead systems implementations, upgrades, process improvements and provide end-user support to optimize accounting operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Systems administration and management

• Oversee the daily operations of the organization’s consolidation and other accounting systems
• Manage system configurations, user roles, security settings, and data integrity controls.
• Ensure systems comply with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.

Process improvement and optimization

• Analyze current accounting processes and identify opportunities to streamline through automation and technology.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to design and implement efficient workflows.
• Drive system enhancements that support scalability and business growth.

Implementation and upgrades

• Lead or support financial system implementations, integrations, and upgrades.
• Partner with IT and vendors to ensure successful system performance, testing, and rollout.
• Document system changes, workflows, and policies.

Support and training

• Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting systems and tools.
• Provide training, guidance, and troubleshooting support to Finance team members and system users.
• Develop user manuals and best practice documentation.

Data and reporting

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and financial analytics.
• Support internal and external audit requirements through reliable system reporting and data access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CM