Provide and lead strategic financial consulting services to a wide range or MNP's clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors including Finance Strategy and Governance, Planning, Business Alignment and Enablement, Process Redesign, Solution Design, System Selection, Project Management and finance Systems Optimization
Design and configure technology stack – Sage Intacct and third party software’s such Microsoft PowerBI, and other ISV add-ons, etc
Develop business defined solutions that include people, process and technology
Design & Flowchart workflows of system, including project/grant management, invoicing, revenue recognition, accounts payable/accounts receivable, financial reports, etc
Clean-up historical financials and load into Sage Intacct.
Responsible for the delivery of consulting services such as strategic and operational planning, business and IT transformation, business process improvement, performance optimization, organization effectiveness and risk assessment
Manage complex projects and undertake the leadership of teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and within the client specifications to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction
Work collaboratively with clients to identify business opportunities including defining root cause of issues and developing innovation solutions that achieve client outcomes
Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
Manage project financials (i.e. use of resources, budgets, WIP, timely billing, collection, variance recognition)
Lead in the collection, development, research and analysis of data including website research, review of reports, interviews, focus groups and surveys
Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
Think strategically about client needs by quickly gaining an understanding of their business, their organization, operating environment and key risks
Facilitate collaboration with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas and project metrics
Perform team management and coordination to align project resources and activities to project work plans
Maintain high quality control by reviewing work done by other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members
Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly
Promote MNP consulting services through the delivery of presentations, writing articles, facilitating workshops or participating in community activities
Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
Active involvement in the business and IT business community to build a relationship network
Provide leadership and subject matter experience in proposal development and solution design
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches in order to improve work processes
Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
Requirements :
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business, technology, engineering or other related field
5 to 8 years of IT experience in a consulting environment is preferred
Sage Intacct, Microsoft Business Central or equivalent experience required
Client Accounting experience or professional designation (e.g. CPA) is preferred
Accounting, project management, and reporting skills
Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
Detail oriented, master of time management and organization
Completion of additional certifications (e.g. PMP, TOGAF, ITIL) are considered an asset
Strong financial and analytical capability
Passion for innovation and application of technology to solve complex business problems
Experience in project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, decision making, documentation, managing client expectations, project profitability and team leadership
Professional experience in IT Strategy and Planning, Business Alignment and Enablement, Business and IT Transformation, Process Redesign, Solution Design, System Selection, Project Management, Implementation Reviews and IT Systems Optimization
Experience in proposal development
A developed network within the business and IT community is considered a strong asset