West Monroe is seeking a highly skilled Finance & Accounting Business Technologist to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional with a hybrid background in accounting operations and finance systems, who thrives at the intersection of business processes, technology, and data. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving automation, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of accounting and finance systems.
This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and technology solutions, as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and other business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and compliance.
- Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure that system configurations align with operational requirements and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
- Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of finance and accounting systems (e.g., ERP, EPM, AP/AR automation tools).
- Act as a liaison between Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
- Evaluate, recommend, and deploy technology solutions to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support business growth.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to accounting and finance operations.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including workflows, user guides, and training materials.
- Design and implement reporting and analytics solutions to provide actionable insights into financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Ensure data integrity across systems by implementing robust data validation and reconciliation processes.
- Support the integration of financial data across various platforms, ensuring seamless flow of information between systems.
- Partner with finance and accounting teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Work closely with IT, vendors, and external consultants to deliver system enhancements and upgrades.
- Train end-users on new systems and processes, ensuring adoption and proficiency.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting operations, financial systems, or a hybrid role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and compliance standards.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday Financials, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and other finance-related tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning, BlackLine, Coupa, Adaptive Planning).
- Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and finance/accounting stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., RPA, Alteryx) and their application in finance and accounting processes is a plus.
