Finance Information Systems Manager

ERP Project

University of Missouri Controller's Office provides leadership in the planning, integration, financial reporting and tax compliance for the University across all campuses and the health system. Collectively with campus colleagues, we serve as a strategic and trusted advisor, and pursue continuous improvement through knowledge, collaboration and leadership.

A successful candidate for this position in the Controller's Office will:
* Thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of financial functions, procedures, and processes
* Be self-motivated and proactively solve problems with little oversight
* Work well as a member of a team and provide leadership and motivation
* Understand the relationships between financial statements and systems that feed them
* Proactively communicate problems and work across the enterprise to solve them

The Finance Information Systems group maintains the University of Missouri's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financial Systems and is responsible for the technology processes and functions that impact transactional processing, data reconciliation, reporting, system maintenance, and upgrades. The group provides functional expertise to design the new cloud ERP system that will be implemented by the University.

Reporting to the Director - Finance ERP, this position is responsible for the full record-to-report set of modules in the University's new cloud ERP system including but not limited to: General Leger, Financial Reporting, Endowments, Payroll Accounting, Assets, Banking, Customer Accounts, and Budgeting. Over a period of three years, the University will be implementing a new cloud ERP. This will be one of the first positions on the project and will first lead data readiness work for financial reporting before transitioning into the implementation of the new software. The successful candidate will have multiple opportunities for progression through the project and post project.

Key Responsibilities
Prior to implementation, consolidate and improve reporting infrastructure to ensure comparable legacy data exists at go live. Consistently focus on ensuring comparable financial information is provided from legacy to future state system. Scope necessary requirements for reporting related to implementation ensure the enterprise can continue to monitor consolidated performance through the implementation.

Leads the resources responsible for the record to report portion of the ERP implementation.

Manages the vendor relationship with the implementation partner to ensure all business requirements are identified and implemented.

Actively engages stakeholders in decision-making related to both system and process design. Coordinates with other project team members on intersections in process and technology.

Exercises judgment and applies perspectives based on the analysis of multiple sources of information, determining gaps, providing recommendations, experience, etc. to solve problems for desirable outcomes of the University.

Works with project manager to lead key project elements. Identifies key stakeholders and plans for their integration into the project. Appropriately manages scope and expectations to available resources and project goals. Identifies communication and change management needs and engages those teams in managing a successful project outcome.

Develops tests plans and advises implementation and technology partners on system design.

Plans for necessary resources within the record to report sub teams. Leads/manages related staff as those members come onto the project team. Also manages vendor and software provider resources dedicated to the full record to report cycle. Actively communicates and raises issues within project collaboration structures.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri System.

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, some after hours and weekends as needed.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and five years of relevant experience.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
Proficient with data management, reporting and enterprise software applications.
Certified Public Accountant designation.
Experience in ERP technology solutions, processes, and integrations.
Strong accounting skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and be self-motivated.
Experience directing teams and processes preferred.

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Grade: GGS 012

University Title: ERP Pillar Lead

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.