Senior Accountant, Systems
hace 17 horas
Austin
Job DescriptionSenior Accountant - Finance Systems & Process Optimization Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 base Location: North Austin Area (Onsite 4-5 days/week) Industry: Global Advanced Manufacturing About the Company A client of ours is a global leader in advanced, high-precision manufacturing, serving fast-growing technology sectors. With operations across multiple sites and a significant investment in digital transformation, the organization is modernizing its finance infrastructure, expanding its ERP footprint, and scaling for continued global growth. This role sits at the center of that evolution. You'll join a small, high-visibility finance modernization group that partners directly with IT, Operations, the Corporate Controller's organization, FP&A, and the CFO. This is an opportunity to influence how a global finance function operates and how systems and processes scale across the organization. About the Role We're seeking a Senior Accountant with strong systems, process, and workflow expertise. This role is ideal for someone who understands accounting in depth but is equally energized by fixing broken processes, optimizing ERP functionality, eliminating manual work, and driving automation. This is not a traditional accounting role-it is a hybrid accounting + systems + process improvement position where you will redesign core workflows, support system implementations, and play a key role in improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across finance operations. You will act as a critical connector between Finance and IT, ensuring that financial processes are not only compliant and controlled, but also modern, automated, and built for long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Finance Process Optimization • Lead process redesign across R2R, P2P, O2C, product costing, fixed assets, GL, AP, AR, and project accounting., • Identify bottlenecks, manual workarounds, and inconsistent practices across teams., • Facilitate workshops with finance stakeholders to align on future-state workflows and operational outcomes., • Standardize processes and controls that support audit, SOX, and global consistency.ERP & Systems Enablement, • Serve as a finance SME for ERP functionality, including Oracle Fusion Cloud and supporting systems., • Troubleshoot issues impacting period close, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows., • Partner closely with IT to implement system enhancements, integrations, and configuration updates., • Support ongoing ERP projects, system upgrades, and multi-site rollouts.Automation & Tools Implementation, • Evaluate and deploy automation tools that reduce manual work and improve data integrity., • Support implementations and ongoing usage of tools such as FloQast, Workiva, Planful, CPQ systems, and data-platform technologies., • Create dashboards and reporting tools that enhance close efficiency, audit readiness, and operational KPIs.Cross-Functional Project Leadership, • Translate accounting and finance needs into system requirements and scalable processes (no coding required)., • Lead initiatives involving operations, procurement, shared services, and IT., • Drive adoption of new tools through training, documentation, and clear communication.Controls, Compliance, and Governance, • Ensure processes align with SOX and internal control frameworks., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date global process documentation, SOPs, and training materials., • Monitor the effectiveness of existing automations and recommend enhancements.What We're Looking For Technical & Accounting Background The ideal candidate brings: • 5-10 years of experience in accounting or finance operations., • Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, and period-end close activities., • Hands-on experience with ERP systems-Oracle Fusion Cloud strongly preferred., • Demonstrated success improving financial processes, implementing systems, or leading automation initiatives., • Ability to diagnose root-cause issues and translate them into system/process solutions., • Experience with tools such as FloQast, Workiva, Planful, or similar platforms.Preferred Qualifications, • CPA or similar credential., • Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-site operations., • Background in process design, ERP transformations, or workflow standardization.Core Competencies, • Strong communicator capable of influencing cross-functional partners., • Comfortable challenging old processes to build better ones., • Analytical thinker who enjoys solving operational problems., • Organized, proactive, and able to bring clarity to complex environments., • Excited to own processes from end-to-end across both accounting and systems.Why This Role Is High-Impact This is a rare opportunity to: • Shape finance workflows that support a global, growing organization, • Lead meaningful system and process improvements with direct visibility to senior leadership, • Build scalable, standardized, technology-enabled finance operations, • Play a central role in the company's long-term digital finance strategyYou'll be part of a lean team where your work directly influences efficiency, accuracy, and the future of the finance function. Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year Search managed by: Mason Willrich Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.