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University of Florida Finance Implementation Team Lead for General Ledger in Remote/Flexible, Florida
Finance Implementation Team Lead for General Ledger
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Remote/Flexible
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance
Department: 64104000 - ADMIN SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
Classification Title:
Finance Implementation Team Lead for General Ledger
Job Description:
This position acts as the General Ledger Team Lead for the Workday Finance Implementation Team. The Team Lead collaborates with the General Ledger and Financial Accounting process owners, stakeholders, and other impacted parties to identify and document detailed business requirements and process controls and develop future state business process workflows, report definitions, and security roles based on requirements and industry-leading practices. The Team Lead is also responsible for managing interactions across process owners, stakeholders, and other workstreams and ensuring timely completion of deliverables per the project plan.
Facilitates sessions to map out current and proposed General Ledger and Financial Accounting processes and requirements and collaborates closely with the implementation partner to translate institutional and stakeholder requirements to the new system's configuration. Works closely with other workstream leads and business partners to understand institutional goals, current state gaps, and cross-tram impacts. Assesses current General Ledger and Financial Accounting policies and procedures and recommends relevant changes.
Learns key software capabilities and how they can be applied to meet General Ledger processing and Financial Accounting requirements. Maps legacy data to new system data structures and validates conversion. Develops and executes test scenarios and assists in developing end-user training and guides.
Documents and tracks project requirements, phasing, and schedule for relevant areas to ensure tasks and deliverables are completed on time. Assists with problem-solving to overcome obstacles encountered by the team and elevates issues to the project manager when necessary. Regularly communicates project status to project manager and Empowering UF team.
Expected Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in implementing and configuring a large-scale ERP, including setup and maintenance of financial structures, chart of accounts, and accounting rules.
Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles and financial reporting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think through issues and provide alternate, well-defined solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and a list of professional references.
This position is time-limited and is expected to last through 2028, pending project completion.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 01 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time