Manager - Financial Process Improvement

at  The Brick

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The Manager – Financial Process Improvement will Lead process improvement initiatives for the Finance and Accounting Department. Act as liaison between Finance and IT to streamline processes and reduce errors. Act as Subject Expert for Oracle Fusion and The Brick’s POS systems. Support development of custom and ad hoc reporting as required to support Accounting and Finance. Troubleshoots and assists IT and users in resolving system issues. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.
Responsibilities:

In this role, you will use your financial and accounting knowledge to define end user requirements.

• Work closely with Accounting and Finance Department Managers to identify process improvement opportunities with and without Information Technology. Based upon the business needs, draw on systems knowledge to coordinate with Information Systems to ensure that systems are developed, enhanced, implemented, and supported.
• Supports Oracle Financials Application. Work directly with Oracle and Oracle Consultants as required to resolve any issues related to the Financials Suite application. Work with I.T. to implement solutions. Includes errors encountered, performance issues, bugs, etc.
• Troubleshoot user issues with Oracle Fusion. Includes connectivity issues, end user training, troubleshooting transactional issues (workflow, PO approvals, Invoice and Vendor uploads, etc.)
• Lead Quarterly Testing of Oracle Fusion Modules and Interfaces. Report and resolve any issues detected. Schedule upgrades of Development Environments.
• Perform Quarterly Re-Affirmation of Rights (verification of Oracle Users listing)
• Develop and maintain Oracle Business Intelligence Custom Reports as required.
• Build and Support as necessary all Data Extracts used by Accounting and Finance in Month End, Year End and periodic analysis activities. Source data from The Brick’s POS system and Oracle Fusion databases.
• Build ad hoc Data Extracts used in Analysis by Planning and Senior Management on request using both POS and Oracle Fusion databases.
• Assume a lead role for Accounting in Project Implementations
• Chart of Account Maintenance, updating Smartview and Essbase Cubes, intercompany rules setup, A/P cheque templates, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Computer Science
• Previous experience with Oracle Fusion Financials would be an asset
• A sound understanding of accounting and financial planning and analysis processes
• Advanced PC skills in spreadsheet and relational database applications (Excel, MsAccess, SQL)
• Self-starter, organized, logical thinker, methodical in approach
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and obligations to facilitate a smooth, organized
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• A minimum of 5 years recent experience in project management, business redesign, workflow analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to motivate, coach and mentor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why The Brick?:

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

• Work closely with Accounting and Finance Department Managers to identify process improvement opportunities with and without Information Technology. Based upon the business needs, draw on systems knowledge to coordinate with Information Systems to ensure that systems are developed, enhanced, implemented, and supported.
• Supports Oracle Financials Application. Work directly with Oracle and Oracle Consultants as required to resolve any issues related to the Financials Suite application. Work with I.T. to implement solutions. Includes errors encountered, performance issues, bugs, etc.
• Troubleshoot user issues with Oracle Fusion. Includes connectivity issues, end user training, troubleshooting transactional issues (workflow, PO approvals, Invoice and Vendor uploads, etc.)
• Lead Quarterly Testing of Oracle Fusion Modules and Interfaces. Report and resolve any issues detected. Schedule upgrades of Development Environments.
• Perform Quarterly Re-Affirmation of Rights (verification of Oracle Users listing)
• Develop and maintain Oracle Business Intelligence Custom Reports as required.
• Build and Support as necessary all Data Extracts used by Accounting and Finance in Month End, Year End and periodic analysis activities. Source data from The Brick’s POS system and Oracle Fusion databases.
• Build ad hoc Data Extracts used in Analysis by Planning and Senior Management on request using both POS and Oracle Fusion databases.
• Assume a lead role for Accounting in Project Implementations
• Chart of Account Maintenance, updating Smartview and Essbase Cubes, intercompany rules setup, A/P cheque templates, etc