Financial Systems Manager

As the Financial Systems Manager, you will be responsible for the design, development, and overall management of Wesco’s Financial Consolidation and Close solution. This includes driving complex initiatives and continuous improvement efforts aligned with the Finance strategic objectives and Financial Systems roadmap. You will play a key role in defining future-state capabilities, supporting day-to-day operations, facilitating metadata changes, and ensuring adherence to project governance and SDLC methodology. Expertise in Oracle Cloud EPM Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS) and experience collaborating with others across Oracle Cloud solutions is essential, along with strong project management, functional finance knowledge, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS) lead by managing and driving implementation, configuration, and customization of FCCS to meet evolving business requirements.
• Configure FCCS application components, including databases, rules, data management, reports, security and process management modules
• Maintain a strong control framework as it pertains to FCCS and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and subsequent external and internal reporting
• Resolve issues and assist in supporting of day-to-day activities, facilitating impact assessments for approved maintenance/metadata changes and process scheduling in alignment with defined business processes.  
• Oversee, monitor, and remediate FCCS system issues, in partnership with other Financial Systems team members and IT, where necessary
• Manage and govern structures and related chart of account change requests
• Prioritizes FCCS projects and other continuous improvement activities in alignment with Financial Systems Roadmap and Finance organizational strategy 
• Leads introduction of new functionality and reporting solutions through development and / or Oracle software enhancements
• Works closely with run teams, CoE, and GPOs on change impacts to processes
• Ensures cross-functional alignment across issues and solutions
• Develops and supports FCCS Training Program and primary owner of applicable training materials
• Owns FCCS communication programs along with appropriate end user communications
• Works with Finance Governance Council track leads to ensure appropriate system access

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting, IT, MIS or related area
• 8+ years of effectively leading complex Oracle Cloud Finance Close and Consolidation (FCCS) global projects
• Exposure and/or experience with ERP accounting systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
• Deep understanding of financial close cycle and best practices
• Experience creating consolidated financial statements for public and private companies, as well as knowledge on Financial reports and SmartView 
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS accounting standards
• Experience with intercompany eliminations
• Familiarity with financial audits, internal controls, US regulatory reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Functional expertise and technical experience with Oracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) 
• A strong project management and governance skill along with understanding and experience with standard SDLC methodology is required.
• Ability to think strategically to develop innovative business solutions that are forward thinking and growth oriented.
• Experience with the design and implementation of technology/tools as an enabler of financial processes.
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring colleagues/teams in the delivery and support of financial processes and systems.
• Strong change management and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding and application of financial processes.
• Ability to collaborate, influence and drive decisions among business partners.
• Strong understanding of business process mapping; application of these principles and experience in driving continuous improvement and solving complex business issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%

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