Lead Business Systems Analyst - Accounting Automation & AI

About the role

The Accounting Automation & AI Team is a newly formed team focused on automating complex business processes and applying AI to reduce repetitive tasks that require cognitive reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business processes and gather requirements for enterprise-grade technology solutions with a focus on automation, workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and process improvement
• Lead and facilitate application requirements and solution design meetings using Agile and traditional methodologies
• Translate business needs into comprehensive functional, technical, and system requirements documentation
• Partner with architects, developers, and vendors to design, validate, and deliver automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of escalation for assigned applications and solutions
• Mentor and guide business systems analysts on best practices for requirements analysis, system design, and documentation standards
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation and process improvement using emerging technologies
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership during system validation, release, and production support activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of business systems analysis experience
• 5+ years of business experience planning, organizing, and leading solution delivery efforts in a large-scale distributed environment
• 5+ years of business experience analyzing complex problems and translating them into scalable technology solutions
• 5+ years of business experience working with enterprise database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle)
• Strong working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and proven ability to lead within defined roles and responsibilities
• Experience identifying, designing, and supporting business process improvements
• Experience working in an Agile environment utilizing Azure DevOps or similar tools
• Experience promoting collaboration and teamwork, leading by example, and contributing to the productivity and morale of the team

Qualifications

• 9+ years of business experience in systems analysis
• 9+ years of business experience planning, organizing, and managing enterprise solution delivery in a large-scale distributed environment
• 9+ years of experience leading implementation solutions, resolving delivery bottlenecks through requirements hardening, risk mitigation, and timeline management
• Working knowledge of Automation and AI technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Agentic AI, Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and deterministic and probabilistic modeling techniques
• Experience with project management, change management, and enterprise systems development methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery
• Experience supporting data and process governance for accounting systems in compliance with company policies, standards, and SOX requirements

Skills

• Strong analytical, planning, development, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of modern cloud-based system architectures, including Azure and Google Cloud platforms
• Advanced data analysis skills, including creating and executing queries, interpreting results, and communicating insights to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with project management, change management, and enterprise systems development methodologies

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year End Bonus