What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Financial Systems position at Pape-Dawson?
Overview
Job Description:
The Director, Financial Systems ensures optimal utilization of Pape-Dawson business systems as it applies to project planning/management, resource management, accounting, marketing, human resources, and other service areas. This role is responsible for maintaining current business system environments, developing future solutions to align with evolving business requirements, and performing custom software development of Deltek products. Proficiency in change management, governance, communication, prioritization, and overseeing company-wide projects is essential. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate technical details into practical concepts, and clarity in articulating design alternative and their business impacts.
Responsibilities
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
The Director, Financial Systems ensures optimal utilization of Pape-Dawson business systems as it applies to project planning/management, resource management, accounting, marketing, human resources, and other service areas. This role is responsible for maintaining current business system environments, developing future solutions to align with evolving business requirements, and performing custom software development of Deltek products. Proficiency in change management, governance, communication, prioritization, and overseeing company-wide projects is essential. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate technical details into practical concepts, and clarity in articulating design alternative and their business impacts.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and optimize business systems including user management, security configuration, system updates, and data integrity oversight.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Deltek products (i.e., Vantagepoint, Vision, Ajera) and other business systems.
- Maintain current custom software development of Deltek products and develop additional code as required.
- Collaborate with various service areas to document business requirements and understand objectives related to Deltek Vantagepoint and integrated systems.
- Offer recommendations and implement best practices for system configurations and business process improvements.
- Assist end-users in resolving problems promptly.
- Install Deltek upgrades, patches, and releases in Sandbox and Production on-premise environments.
- Conduct system process testing and quality assurance for implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Support additional application implementations, key processes, integrations, and change management initiatives.
- Collaborate with developers, consultants, and other external resources to implement complex changes.
- Ensure thorough documentation and communication of platform changes to business users and stakeholders through established procedures and training.
- Conduct internal training on business systems and processes and develop corresponding materials.
- Adhere to project scope, budget, and time frame requirements.
- Maintain open communication with the project coordinator regarding project status and details.
- Stay informed about product roadmaps and enhancements, and actively propose opportunities to integrate new developments into our operating environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Deltek Vantagepoint System Administrator, Consultant, or Developer.
- Deep understanding of accounting principles and its application in Deltek products (i.e., Vantagepoint, Vision, Ajera).
- Deltek Vantagepoint Certification and Deltek Ajera Certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
- Experience in software development, writing SQL queries, and building stored procedures.
- Knowledge of EleVia products including Electronic Invoicing, Payables Approval & Tracking, and A/R Management & Collections.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and lead programs and projects to successful completion.
- Experience working in the A/E/C industry.
- Experience in Accounting and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Vision, and/or Ajera, Spreadsheet Server by InsightSoftware, and Hyperion.
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.