J. C. Higgins Corp. - Financial Analyst / ERP Specialist
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst /ERP Implementation Specialist is a full-time position providing services for the implementation of a new ERP system and working in the accounting department providing financial modeling. The primary goal for this role will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of the software implementations and for contributing to the overall accounting department. This position is based out of the, JC Higgins Inc. Easton, MA. During critical phases of project extended work hours will be required, which may include some weekends.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the Operations and Accounting applications and related business processes implementation of Vista, a Viewpoint Construction ERP software solution.
- Provide technical support and best practices as we go live on Vista from CFdata.
- Manage assigned scopes to the implementation schedule to consistently deliver results on time.
- Manage risks and resolve problems in a timely and professional manner while maintaining relationships, escalating as appropriate to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Advocate for changes that will improve operating company efficiency and performance and support industry leading practices.
- Collaborate with team members and all levels of operating company staff and outside field personnel.
- Coach team members and model professionalism and accountability.
- Serves as the lead technical writer of technical and business requirements documentation. This includes but is not limited to developing written documents within the required timeframe for ERP implementation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Analyzes technical and functional client requirements and manages those requirements through clear and precise documentation. This necessitates working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior leaders to collect, interpret and synthesize information needed to develop each written document.
- Performs quality reviews to ensure each document is accurate. This includes but is not limited to including all critical concepts, utilizing writing style requirements and appropriate templates of both ECS and operating companies, and is written in a manner that is at the appropriate comprehension level for the intended audience.
- Develops, maintains, and manages detailed project plans with tasks, deliverables, and resource allocation necessary for successful implementation.
- Build and support a strong culture.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or related field.
- Five or more (5+) years of experience in a lead role on systems implementations, seeing at least three projects through to successful completion.
- Viewpoint Vista software implementation experience.
- Have led an operational or functional team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Demands
- Sit, see, talk, and hear.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment
- Sit, see, talk, and hear.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy