Senior Financial System Engineer

HonorVet Technologies

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Engineer to support daily operation of critical financial and accounting systems, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness. You will act as the technical lead, partnering with Accounting, BI, and IT to design and document solutions.

The role requires five years of financial systems experience in professional services, with Elite 3E, Intapp Time, Emburse, Boomi, APIs, and SQL expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of five years of financial or accounting systems experience in the legal industry.
Proven experience with core financial software applications, such as Elite 3E, Intapp Time, and Emburse Enterprise.
In-depth experience with Boomi integrations, APIs, SQL, and stored procedures.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, process mapping, and data mapping.
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Drive administration, configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of the firm's financial management platforms as the technical lead.
Oversee technical aspects and processes of implementing new systems related to Finance and Accounting.
Develop, document, and execute validation plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria for financial systems, upgrades, integrations, reports, and configuration changes.
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and coordinate validation efforts with Finance, Accounting, and stakeholders.
Ensure system changes meet business requirements and comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and business objectives.
Document test results, defects, remediation activities, and final approvals for production deployment.
Provide escalated technical support to users of financial applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

After-hours readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Elite 3E

Intapp Time

Emburse Enterprise

Boomi integrations

APIs

SQL

Stored procedures

Job description

Title: Senior Financial System Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: Full-time Job

Schedule

3 days in office, 2 days remote

Description

Client's Chicago office is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Engineer. The Senior Financial Systems Engineer is responsible for the daily technical support of critical financial and accounting systems to ensure accurate system operation, financial data integrity, and successful audits. As the functional expert on the Firm's financial systems, this role serves as the technical point of contact and partners closely with Accounting, Business Intelligence, and the Information Technology (IT) department. The role designs and documents technical solutions, system updates, workflow improvements, and makes appropriate recommendations that positively impact operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical experience with a strong understanding of how systems support law firm financial processes, including billing, collections, general ledger management, and time entry.

As the Senior Financial Systems Engineer, your duties will include but not be limited to:

Drive the administration, configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of the firm's financial management platforms. Serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor to the Accounting team
Oversee the technical aspects and processes of implementing new systems related to Finance and Accounting.
Develop, document, and execute validation plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria for financial systems, upgrades, integrations, reports, and configuration changes.
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and coordinate validation efforts with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders.
Ensure system changes meet business requirements and comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and business objectives.
Document test results, defects, remediation activities, and final approvals for production deployment.
Provide escalated technical support to users of financial applications.

Skills & Competencies:

Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate with IT team members, internal customers, and vendors. Displays a customer-service attitude and a high sense of urgency in resolving technical issues.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to drive and coordinate multiple activities in a results-oriented environment.
Highly available and responsive to occasional after-hours issues, as the Firm operates on a 24x7 basis.

Qualifications & Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of financial or accounting systems experience in the legal industry.
Proven experience with core financial software applications, such as Elite 3E, Intapp Time, and Emburse Enterprise.
In-depth experience with Boomi integrations, APIs, SQL, and stored procedures.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Total Rewards Package

The client believes in recognizing and rewarding our employees'' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.