Border States · 7 hours ago
Sr SAP Functional Analyst - FICO
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking a Sr SAP Functional Analyst - FICO to support SAP Finance solutions. The role involves enhancing business functionality, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring effective integration of technology to improve processes.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Works as part of the IT ERP Applications Team to determine how technology can best be used to enable or enhance business processes
Supports a business-critical financial system, reporting and budget/forecast cycles
Delivers improvement of processes and functionalities utilizing latest technology
Partners with business process owners to provide education and insight to how technology can be used to provide process enhancements and efficiency gains
Reviews, analyzes, modifies, writes and/or executes thorough change request test plans and checklists to ensure that business system changes are working properly, existing processes remain unaffected and the needs of the users are met
Proactively researches, recommends, collaborates, presents, and assists in implementation of emerging technologies and/or vendor solutions as they relate to company’s best practices
Acts to resolve issues which prevent the team from working effectively
Provides guidance to team to create high quality functional business requirements; coordinates work effort with Development team to translate functional documents into technical requirements
Maps current state processes to future state business processes identifying technology gaps
Advocates for additional technology or data as necessary to resolve key business issues in finance systems
Recommends technical process improvements that align with Accounting and Financial best practices, and the strategic and tactical goals of Business and IT strategy
Evaluates future software releases for applicable Finance related functionality
Works with business process owners to prioritize and incorporate applicable Finance related functionality into improved processes and service offerings
Proactively puts forth recommendations to address forecasted risks and changing technology environment
Ensures proposed technology solutions effectively integrate with or replace existing processes and customer services
Verifies the implemented change successfully achieves intended results
Identifies and implements process improvement ideas to reduce the overall time and/or cost of operations
Maps current state processes to future state business processes identifying technology gaps
Proactively researches, recommends, collaborates, presents, and assists in implementation of emerging technologies and/or vendor solutions as they relate to company’s best practices
Leads multiple continuous improvement projects within a given fiscal year
Serves as the SAP subject matter expert supporting accounting and financial business units by ensuring the input data is transacted using SAP best practices and policies
As part of SAP FICO team will be responsible for SAP connected systems like tax package (Vertex), GAINS (Procurement), ShipERP, etc
Mentors and trains new team members on processes and procedures
Identifies and implements process improvement ideas to reduce the overall time and/or cost of operations
Assists in the maintenance and publication of SAP Help Documents
Works effectively as a team with all BSE personnel
Maintains business continuity and disaster recovery test documentation
Participates, creates, contributes and/or facilitates ongoing training for application functionality / best practice / lunch and learn topic related training
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate
Qualification
Required
4 Year STEM Degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of SAP applications related work, including at least two full lifecycle SAP FICO implementation work experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
Demonstrated proven extensive knowledge and hands-on experience configuring SAP FICO applications; Chart of Accounts, GL, SAP Controlling, Profit Center/Cost Center accounting, AP, AR
Extensive knowledge of integration between SAP FI, MM, SD modules
In-depth knowledge of general accounting and SAP General Ledger (GL, AP, AR, FA, Tax, and baseline CO) modules
Strong knowledge and working experience with SAP new GL module (S/4 HANA experience required)
Solid understanding and experience of integrating SAP GL module with at least two other modules like MM, SD and FICO sub-modules
5+ years in with design/configuration with SAP FICO. AR, AP, Fixed Assets and Project Systems
5+ years of experience SAP BusinessObjects or like financial reporting tools
5+ years of experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership
Experience with designing custom solutions and interfaces between SAP & Non-SAP systems
Experienced with SAP FICO implementation including process analysis, configuration, specification development, testing, documentation, training, delivery, and end-user support
Advanced understanding of relational databases and client-server concepts and commonly used database architecture concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Excellent working knowledge of PC, Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint), Internet, and Outlook. SAP experience required
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize
Excellent customer service skills include being courteous, responsive, accurate and competent and engaged
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences (technical and non-technical), and in a wide range of settings (e.g., one-on-one, small group, in person, conference calls and via e-mail)
Ability to work effectively independently and in a collaborative, team environment to achieve goals
Ability to gain consensus, make decisions, and take ownership
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead/direct/influence large complex cross-functional teams, or projects including interaction with senior level managers and stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly understand the drivers of a business process
Proactive and organized to support a fast-paced production support environment
Proven problem-solver with the ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to execute plans to deliver results
Demonstrated problem solving skills to address system and process issues that arise
Demonstrated leadership ability and strong teamwork-based tendencies
Ability to communicate professionally through written and verbal communications
Works seamlessly with others across geographical, functional, and cultural boundaries
Consistently demonstrate an eagerness to meet challenges with a self-starting attitude (can-do spirit)
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others related to the company; promote and maintain the identity and reputation of BSE, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing problems and complaints as they arise
Accurately assesses and acknowledges own strengths and limitations
Actively lead and participate in staff meetings and group discussions
Execute plans to deliver results
Ability to work under pressure to resolve time sensitive issues
Preferred
5+ years of experience with third party SAP add-on systems (Logistics, Procurement), preferred
5+ years of experience with third party tax software (Vertex, Cloud), preferred
5+ years of experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma) preferred
Cost Center/Profit center accounting, CO-PA and Product costing, preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-01
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