ASC Engineered Solutions

Precision-engineered piping products and support

Lead IT Systems Analyst - Finance & Accounting

Enterprise ApplicationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$125k - $150k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive IT systems analysis experience, including at least 5 years of functional ERP experience and Finance/Accounting functions.
Extensive hands-on experience with Hyperion and its strategic integration with ERP systems.
Experience collaborating with executive leadership on strategic initiatives such as organizational change and financial process re-engineering.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, particularly financial system integration and data migration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
Ability to diagnose complex fiscal issues and implement robust solutions.
Expertise in leading the full business analysis lifecycle, including requirements, design, testing, and deployment.
Business acumen to translate technical concepts into financial value and align IT solutions with strategic objectives.
Stakeholder management and communication skills to align diverse groups and drive consensus.
Coordination and program management skills for complex, cross-departmental projects.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary IT Finance resource for cross-functional projects, ensuring financial system requirements are prioritized and delivered according to business needs.
Lead and oversee production support for financial issues and applications, serve as the primary contact for complex functional issues, and relay technical requirements to development teams.
Manage the finance-related ticket queue, resolve production defects in a timely manner, and adhere to change management and audit protocols.
Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and month-end efficiency.
Lead the design and development of IT solutions for financial restructuring initiatives, aligning them with business objectives and ensuring data integrity.
Define complex business requirements, translate them into scalable M3 ERP configurations, and oversee end-to-end fiscal functionality testing.
Optimize and integrate Hyperion and other financial reporting platforms, define roadmaps, and ensure architectural alignment.
Engage stakeholders on projects, facilitate communication, and resolve audit or compliance issues.
Manage strategic partnerships with third-party vendors, including Oracle/Hyperion, banking interfaces, EDI VANs, and Esker.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Finance, using Lean/Kaizen principles to identify enhancements in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger processes.
Participate as the primary IT Finance representative in business process improvement events and design optimized automated solutions.
Plan, implement, and optimize financial solutions for electronic data exchange related to invoicing and payments.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of critical financial system issues, maximizing uptime and ensuring data reconciliation.
Develop documentation for system architecture, configurations, and internal controls, including SOX and audit controls.
Plan, execute, and oversee new system implementations and financial data migrations.
Provide on-site support in Romeoville and Oak Brook, Illinois.
Support the full software development lifecycle, including user acceptance testing.
Work occasional travel for implementations and initiatives; evening and weekend work may be required, particularly during month-end or year-end close.

The Lead IT Systems Analyst – Finance & Accounting drives the strategic optimization and evolution of our financial systems ecosystem. This includes M3 ERP, Hyperion, Financial, EDI, Esker, and other integrated fiscal applications. This role blends deep functional and analytical expertise with strategic leadership, impacting financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and company growth.

Production Support Leadership & Project Delivery:
- Serve as the primary IT Finance resource for cross-functional projects, ensuring financial system requirements are prioritized and delivered according to business needs.
- Lead and oversee production support activities for all financial issues or applications, serving as the primary point of contact for complex functional issues, and relay technical requirements to the appropriate development teams.
- Manage the finance-related ticket queue, ensuring timely resolution of production defects while maintaining strict adherence to change management and audit protocols.
Strategic System Optimization & Enhancement:
- Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to identify and implement strategic process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy and month-end efficiency.
- Lead the design and development of IT solutions for financial restructuring initiatives, aligning with business objectives and ensuring seamless data integrity.
- Architect and drive the definition of complex business requirements, translating them into scalable M3 ERP configurations. Oversee comprehensive testing for robust end-to-end fiscal functionality.
- Champion the optimization and strategic integration of Hyperion and other financial reporting platforms, defining roadmaps and ensuring architectural alignment.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Cultivate strong relationships with business stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring technology initiatives align with corporate financial goals.
- Proactively engage stakeholders on all defined projects, facilitating effective communication and resolving complex audit or compliance issues.
- Manage strategic partnerships with third-party vendors (e.g., Oracle/Hyperion, Banking interfaces, EDI VANs, Esker) ensuring solutions meet strategic objectives.
Continuous Improvement & Mentorship:
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance landscape, embracing Lean/Kaizen principles to identify process enhancements in AP/AR and General Ledger.
- Serve as the primary IT Finance participant in business process improvement events, leveraging deep process understanding to design optimized automated solutions.
- Drive the planning, implementation, and optimization of financial solutions to ensure seamless electronic data exchange for invoicing and payments.
System Integrity & Governance:
- Lead complex problem-solving and root cause analysis for critical financial system issues, maximizing uptime and ensuring data reconciliation.
- Develop and implement robust documentation for system architecture, configurations, and internal controls (SOX/Audit) to ensure sustainability.
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of new system implementations and financial data migration activities.
Scope, Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Collaborates with Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation business units and third-party support teams.
- On-site support required in Romeoville and Oak Brook, IL.
- Occasional travel for implementations and initiatives.
- Evening and weekend work may be required (particularly during month-end or year-end close).
- Involvement in the full software development lifecycle, including user acceptance testing.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

8+ years progressive IT systems analysis experience, with 5+ years of Functional ERP (Infor M3 experience not required) and Finance/Accounting functions.
Extensive hands-on experience with Hyperion and strategic integration with ERP systems.
Experience collaborating with executive leadership on strategic initiatives like organizational change and financial process re-engineering.
Experience with M&A activities, particularly in financial system integration and data migration.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to diagnose complex fiscal issues and implement robust solutions.
Demonstrated expertise in leading the entire business analysis lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, deployment).
Strong business acumen, translating technical concepts into financial value and aligning IT solutions with strategic objectives.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, aligning diverse groups and driving consensus.
Exceptional coordination and program management skills for complex, cross-departmental projects.

About the Company

ASC Engineered Solutions

Precision-engineered piping products and support

ASC Engineered Solutions designs and supplies precision-engineered piping components and related products, providing technical support and knowledge to help customers implement reliable systems. Its offerings work by delivering engineered parts that fit customer needs, backed by expert guidance and timely service. The company differentiates itself through a clear focus on customer experience and service excellence under a single brand after its merger, positioning itself as a dependable strategic partner that prioritizes customer success. Its goal is to provide quality products and reliable support that enable customers to build and maintain effective systems.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Commerce, CA
Founded: 1850

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