Financial ERP Functional Lead

CognoStrategy, LLC; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a financial management functional lead/architect to join their PMO team. The role involves technical leadership in migrating legacy financial systems to modern platforms, requiring strong experience in ERP systems and financial management. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on architect with a proven track record in ERP modernization and excellent communication skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial management.
• Experience in leading ERP/Financial Management modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of core financial functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop an enterprise modernization roadmap for financial management.
• Provide technical oversight for modernization of legacy systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

ERP Modernization

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Peoplesoft

CGI

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are seeking a financial management functional lead / architect to provide technical leadership as part of our PMO team that is helping our client develop a plan to migrate from legacy financial management systems to a modern financial management system. The successful candidate will be a key project team member and will be responsible for supporting discovery and requirements gathering sessions with a diverse set of stakeholders and developing an enterprise modernization roadmap. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex, fast moving environment, is a self-starter, has great attention to detail, and can work independently and within a team.

• Be a hands-on Financial Management/ERP Architect and subject matter expert
• Use expertise to support discovery and analysis of existing financial/accounting technologies and processes and identify areas for process improvement that align with current ERP financial management systems
• Use expertise to support collaboration with stakeholders to gather and define ERP requirements for financial management modernization
• Provide technical oversight as part of PMO team helping client modernize legacy financial management systems to a modern platform
• Oversee discovery, requirements gathering, and ERP roadmap development for a large, complex financial management modernization project inclusive of the following financial functions: General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management
• Synthesize information from various functional area workshops to drive technical solution options and scope for large client organization
• Oversee and help facilitate Design Sessions, capture client requirements, configure creative solutions, and mentor other junior consultants
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of SEVEN (7) years of relevant experience
• Experience with financial management modernization and ERP modernization
• Experience with one or more ERP systems: Workday, Oracle, SAP, CGI, or Peoplesoft
• A proven leadership role in at least 3 ERP/Financial Management modernization efforts
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Technical and business experience with and understanding of core Financial functional areas, including General Ledger Accounting and sub-ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Management, Project and Grants Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Procurement, Treasury and Cash Management

Flexible work from home options available.