Finance & Accounting Business Technologist

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to make an impact

West Monroe is seeking a highly skilledFinance & Accounting Business Technologistto join our team. This role is ideal for a professional with a hybrid background in accounting operations and finance systems who thrives at the intersection of business processes technology and data. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving automation improving operational efficiency and supporting the implementation optimization and maintenance of accounting and finance systems.

This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles financial operations and technology solutions as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across Finance IT and other business units.

Key Responsibilities

Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy speed and compliance.
Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure that system configurations align with operational requirements and accounting standards (e.g. GAAP IFRS).
Lead the implementation configuration and optimization of finance and accounting systems (e.g. ERP EPM AP/AR automation tools).
Act as a liaison between Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
Evaluate recommend and deploy technology solutions to streamline financial processes enhance reporting capabilities and support business growth.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues ensuring minimal disruption to accounting and finance operations.
Develop and maintain system documentation including workflows user guides and training materials.
Design and implement reporting and analytics solutions to provide actionable insights into financial performance and operational efficiency.
Ensure data integrity across systems by implementing robust data validation and reconciliation processes.
Support the integration of financial data across various platforms ensuring seamless flow of information between systems.
Partner with finance and accounting teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
Work closely with IT vendors and external consultants to deliver system enhancements and upgrades.
Train end-users on new systems and processes ensuring adoption and proficiency.

Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Information Systems or a related field.
5 years of experience in accounting operations financial systems or a hybrid role.
Strong understanding of accounting principles financial processes and compliance standards.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Workday Financials NetSuite SAP Oracle) and other finance-related tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning BlackLine Coupa Adaptive Planning).
Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and finance/accounting stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel Power BI Tableau).
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g. RPA Alteryx) and their application in finance and accounting processes is a plus.

Based on pay transparency guidelines the salaryrange for this role canvary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (seetable below). Information on our competitive total rewards packageincluding our bonus structure and benefits ishere. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geographyexperience skills education and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employeesare able toenroll in our companys 401k planpurchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible toreceive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time offand ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington D.C.

$140300$165100 USD

Los Angeles

$147000$172900 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$153600$180800 USD

A location not listed above

$133600$157200 USD

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At West Monroe we work with you.

Were a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new but how we bring them together is unique. Were fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe we zero in on the heart of the opportunity getting to results faster and preparing people for whats next.

Youll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. Were right there in the room with you co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe collaboration isnt a lofty promise but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit experience and potential without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age religion disability veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state or local law. To learn more about diversity equity and inclusion at West Monroe visit If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process please inquire by sending an email to .

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Are you ready to make an impactWest Monroe is seeking a highly skilledFinance & Accounting Business Technologistto join our team. This role is ideal for a professional with a hybrid background in accounting operations and finance systems who thrives at the intersection of business processes technolo...