What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Systems Manager position at Pape-Dawson?
Overview
Job Description:
The Manager, Financial Systems oversees the effective use of the firm’s business systems across project planning and management, resource management, accounting, marketing, human resources, and other service areas. This role maintains the ERP and related systems, configures and supports Deltek products, and helps develop and test solutions that meet evolving business needs.
Responsibilities
EEO Statement
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 Manager, Financial Systems oversees the effective use of the firm’s business systems across project planning and management, resource management, accounting, marketing, human resources, and other service areas. This role maintains the ERP and related systems, configures and supports Deltek products, and helps develop and test solutions that meet evolving business needs.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and optimize business systems including user management, security configuration, system updates, and data integrity oversight
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Deltek products (i.e., Vantagepoint, Vision, Ajera) and other business systems
- Partner with service areas to document business requirements and understand objectives for Deltek Vantagepoint and integrated systems
- Recommend and implement best practices for system configurations and business process improvements
- Assist end-users in resolving problems promptly
- Lead testing of Deltek upgrades, patches, and releases in Development, 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 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 a plus
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
- Knowledge of EleVia products including Electronic Invoicing, Payables Approval & Tracking, and A/R Management & Collections a plus
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and lead programs and projects to successful completion
- Experience working in the A/E/C industry preferred
- Experience in Accounting and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) preferred
EEO Statement
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.