POSITION SUMMARY

As the ERP Systems Analyst (Accounting SME), serve as the primary Finance/Accounting point of contact for our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation. This role will help lead Finance through the transition to a modern Microsoft stack—educating and supporting current users, ensuring Finance best practices are carried forward, and driving Finance readiness through configuration validation, testing, cutover support, and go-live stabilization. The role also owns Finance reporting requirements and sign-off (BI develops the reports) and provides ongoing Finance ERP ticket support.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

Business Central Implementation Support (Primary)

• Act as the day-to-day Finance/Accounting SME for the Business Central implementation, serving as the Finance point of contact to the implementation partner and internal ERP/BI team.
• Ensure Finance best practices and controls are carried forward into Business Central by validating design and configuration choices that impact Finance and close stability.
• Support Finance processes in scope (as applicable): GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank/Cash Management, dimensions, posting setup, approvals/workflows, and period close.
• Validate Finance setup and outcomes including:
• Chart of accounts + dimensions structure and reporting impacts
• Posting setup (posting groups, account mappings, subledger-to-GL flow)
• Close-critical configurations affecting controls, audit trails, and reconciliations

• Drive Finance execution for implementation milestones:
• UAT & regression: coordinate/support Finance testing, define scenarios (including edge cases), execute/support tests, log defects clearly, validate fixes, and support Finance sign-off
• Cutover readiness: support trial conversions; validate opening balances and key master data; complete tie-outs (subledger-to-GL, trial balance comparisons, key report validation)
• Go-live & hypercare: triage Finance issues, coordinate fixes with ERP/IT/vendor teams, communicate workarounds, and stabilize Finance operations
• User enablement: educate and support current users with job aids, training inputs, and “day 1” guidance for critical transactions and close activities

Finance Reporting Ownership (BI builds; Finance validates/signs off)

• Own and manage Finance reporting requirements and sign-off for manufacturing and close reporting; partner with the BI Developer who builds the reports.
• Ensure delivery and ongoing accuracy of required reports, including: inventory valuation & rollforwards, WIP impacts, PPV, variance drivers, E&O reserve support, and margin views (actual vs standard / absorbed vs actual, as applicable).
• Maintain reporting governance (definitions, refresh cadence, controls) and perform recurring GL tie-outs, driving resolution of exceptions with ERP/BI, Accounting, and Operations stakeholders.

Finance ERP Support & Ticket Triage (Ongoing)

• Manage and triage Finance-related tickets for Business Central (how-to/process vs defect vs data vs access vs reporting).
• Resolve functional/process issues where possible; coordinate fixes with ERP/IT/vendor teams and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Reduce repeat issues through root-cause follow-up, lightweight documentation, and user guidance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed primarily in a smoke-free manufacturing environment
• We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean and organized environment, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in our space.
• Our culture is rich in diversity, quality, safety, fun, and respect, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
• We are dedicated to professionalism and growth, continually striving to improve and excel in all we do.