Location (Hybrid):
Chicago, IL (Primary) + Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Also available: New York City, Boston, Louisville, Phoenix, Urbandale (IA), or London, UK

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Solutions Specialist with strong enterprise Finance ERP / PSA implementation experience and a proven ability to operate at the intersection of finance, technology, and business leadership. This role acts as a techno-functional lead responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting scalable finance solutions within a complex, global organization.

You will work closely with finance stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership to translate business needs into robust ERP solutions, with a focus on Certinia (PSA/Accounting) and Salesforce-based financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with finance, business, and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria
Lead solution design for enterprise Finance ERP/PSA systems, including fit-gap analysis, architecture design, and implementation planning
Design and support integrations (APIs, data flows, ETL) between ERP systems and enterprise platforms
Serve as SME for Finance ERP/PSA applications, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement
Support key finance processes, including Time & Expense, Revenue Recognition, WIP, billing, backlog reporting, and month-end close
Lead UAT, change management, training, and user adoption initiatives across business teams
Provide advanced troubleshooting, system support, and documentation while ensuring compliance with IT controls and security standards
Collaborate with stakeholders up to the C-suite level to drive alignment and delivery outcomes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
3–4+ years of hands-on experience with Certinia PSA or comparable Finance ERP systems
Strong knowledge of finance processes: revenue recognition, WIP, time entry, billing, and month-end close
Experience delivering ERP/PSA implementations in Agile environments (Scrum or SAFe)
Strong experience working with business stakeholders and technical teams in enterprise settings
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or Azure DevOps
Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Experience

Certinia / FinancialForce, Salesforce, NetSuite, SAP Finance, Workday Financials, or similar ERP platforms
Multi-entity, multi-currency, or global finance operations experience
API/integration design and data architecture exposure
Experience in consulting, finance transformation, or Big Four environments
Leadership or mentoring experience in cross-functional teams

What Makes You Successful in This Role

Strong techno-functional mindset bridging finance and technology
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Experience leading end-to-end ERP implementations (design, go-live support)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment

Additional Information

Hybrid role: 3 days onsite required
No relocation assistance provided
Candidates with strong ERP/Finance transformation experience (even without Certinia) are encouraged to apply

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