Financial Systems Technical Lead

Who We Are

For over 60 years we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator entertainer and gifter. From international foods to artisan furniture and on-trend decor we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you wont find anywhere else.

And while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individuals contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive collaborative open-minded adaptable honest and respectful.

What Youll Do

The Financial Systems Technical Lead is responsible for supporting enhancing and leading maintenance and technical direction of the organizations financial and accounting systems with primary responsibility for Lawson Financials (Infor) operating on an AS/400 (IBM i) platform. This role partners closely with Finance and Accounting leadership to provide process expertise system guidance and highquality technical solutions. This position serves as the technical subjectmatter expert for Lawson associated integrations and financial software products. The role also upholds development standards ensures audit compliance support and maintains secure stable and scalable financial system operations.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Develop deep functional knowledge of Finance and Accounting processes including GL AP AR Fixed Assets Cash Management Inventory Control and the Retail Stock Ledger.
• Collaborate with business partners to gather requirements document workflows and translate needs into system designs and enhancements.
• Advise on retail accounting system practices ensuring solutions align with industry standards and business needs.
• Serve as the Lawson Financials technical expert managing configurations user interfaces and integrations.
• Partner with Accounting/Finance to enhance and automate operational processes and establish a roadmap for modernization of Accounting applications.
• Oversee engineering design development testing and deployment of AS/400 (IBM i) programs using RPG IV FreeForm RPG CL SQL and related tools.
• Maintain overall engineering and AS/400 development standards job scheduling structures and secure coding practices.
• Lead and coordinate crossfunctional IT/Finance projects managing timelines requirements testing and implementation steps.
• Act as technical owner for financial software products coordinating upgrades patches and vendor interactions.
• Provide Level3 production support for financial systems and integrations.
• Maintain technical documentation including architectural diagrams interface specifications testing evidence and audit compliance artifacts.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend system improvements or modernization initiatives.
• Mentor Technology team members and provide guidance on AS/400 and Lawson best practices.

What Youll Bring

• 68 years supporting financial or ERP systems.
• Strong handson experience with Lawson (Infor) Financials is required.
• Expertise with AS/400 (IBM i) platform development is desirable along with knowledge of related programming standards utilities and best practices.
• Experience supporting financial applications in a retail environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience integrating financial systems (APIs batch jobs EDI filebased interfaces et al).
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage full project lifecycle including requirements design development testing and deployment.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and provide leadership within the Technology team.
• Comfortable with technical concepts such as tables queries and integrations.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals such as invoice date vs. posting date accruals reversals and timing differences.
• Proven ability to bridge Finance and Technology and translate needs between the two.
• Track record of solving financial variances and finding errors hidden in legacy logic.
• Experience troubleshooting data flows such as Concur expense files bank file imports batch jobs and nightly feeds.
• Ability to build cross-functional understanding of financial systems and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge.
• Work Location: Remote. You will work remotely and may spend time in our Alameda CA Home Office based on business needs.

Why We Love It

• Work life balance is a priority.
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcomed and safe.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• Wellness Programs including virtual fitness classes personal health advocates coaches gym discounts and more.
• Accrued Vacation Sick Time and Personal Holidays.
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance Vision Coverage 401(k) Savings Plan Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance and more.

CA Pay Range is $155000 to $170000 annually

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