Senior Finance Solutions Specialist | $131K-$200K

Purple Cow Recruiting; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Senior Finance Solutions Specialist to bridge finance, business and technology across ERP, PSA and related financial systems. You will analyze complex finance processes, design technical solutions, and support delivery in agile environments.

The role demands hands-on experience with revenue recognition, billing, time entry, WIP and backlog reporting, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both executives and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related field required.
• Experience delivering technical finance solutions in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments.
• Strong accounting processes knowledge including revenue recognition, time entry and WIP reporting.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and user stories.
• Excellent written and spoken English and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business, finance and tech teams to assess requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support ERP/Finance solutions and integration projects.
• Oversee architecture and delivery of technical solutions in Agile environments.
• Provide advanced application support and administration.
• Engage stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounting processes

Agile / SAFe delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Hands-on technical solutions

Techno-functional Finance/Tech

Project management tools (ServiceNow/J

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Finance Solutions Specialist | $131K-$200K

Hybrid | 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote | Finance ERP & Technology Solutions

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN • Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing • LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Senior Finance Solutions Specialist for a hybrid opportunity focused on enterprise financial systems, finance processes and technology solutions. This is a senior techno-functional position for someone who can work hands-on with technology while also partnering effectively with business and senior stakeholders.

This is not a people-management-only position. The successful candidate must be able to work directly with technical solutions, understand complex finance and accounting processes, troubleshoot issues, contribute to solution delivery and communicate technical concepts clearly to senior and non-technical stakeholders.

HYBRID LOCATIONS

• New York City, NY
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Louisville, KY
• Phoenix, AZ
• Urbandale, IA
• London, UK

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Finance Solutions Specialist serves as a techno-functional bridge between finance, business and technology. The role supports the evolution, integration and management of enterprise financial management / ERP and professional services automation solutions through solution architecture, technical support, application administration, stakeholder engagement and delivery.

The position requires someone who can operate with a high degree of expertise and autonomy, understand financial processes such as revenue recognition, billing, invoicing, time entry, WIP and backlog reporting, and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

COMPENSATION

• $131,000-$200,000
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

FINANCE & ERP SOLUTIONS

• Partner With Business, Finance And Technical Teams To Assess Requirements
• Estimate Solution Complexity
• Translate Business Needs Into Clear User Stories And Acceptance Criteria
• Support Enterprise Financial Management / ERP Solutions
• Apply Knowledge Of Revenue Recognition, Billing And Invoicing Processes
• Support Time Entry, WIP And Backlog Reporting Processes
• Support Month-End Close Related Finance Processes

SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE & DELIVERY

• Perform Fit-Gap Analysis
• Advise Stakeholders On Functionality, Costs And Risks
• Define And Oversee Technical Solution Architectures
• Support API And Data Integrations
• Guide Development And Troubleshooting Activities
• Help Ensure High-Quality Technical Delivery
• Deliver Technical Solutions In Agile Scrum / SAFe Environments

APPLICATION SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION

• Provide Advanced Technical Support
• Monitor Application Performance
• Troubleshoot Technical And Functional Issues
• Implement System Enhancements
• Maintain Comprehensive Technical And Functional Documentation
• Support Compliance With IT Controls And Security Policies

STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIP

• Work Directly With Business And Technical Stakeholders
• Bridge Finance, Business And Technology Requirements
• Lead Business-Facing Technical Discussions
• Communicate Complex Technical Concepts Clearly To Non-Technical Stakeholders
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Support User Acceptance Testing
• Support Change Management
• Foster Adoption Through Training And Documentation

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree In Computer Science Or A Related Field REQUIRED
• Proven Expertise In Accounting Processes Including Time Entry, Revenue Recognition, WIP And Backlog Reporting REQUIRED
• Full Professional Proficiency In Written And Spoken English REQUIRED
• Experience Partnering With Business Stakeholders And Delivering Technical Solutions In Agile Scrum / SAFe Environments REQUIRED
• Familiarity With Project Management And Delivery Tools Such As ServiceNow, Jira Or Azure DevOps REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Hands-On With Technical Solutions Rather Than Functioning Solely In A People-Management Or Oversight Capacity REQUIRED
• Strong Techno-Functional Ability Across Finance And Technology REQUIRED

PREFERRED

• 3-4 Years Of Certinia PSA Or Accounting ERP Experience - Strongly Desired
• Salesforce Platform Experience
• Enterprise Finance / ERP Knowledge
• Billing And Revenue Recognition Experience
• Month-End Close Exposure
• Deep Knowledge Of Certinia ERP / PSA Modules
• Project Accounting And Resource Management Experience
• Financials, Time / Expense And Billing Experience
• Multi-Currency And Project Economics Experience
• Experience Coaching Or Mentoring Admin / Analyst Teams
• Experience Working With External Partners / Vendors