Functional ERP Implementation Consultant - Financials ...

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rSmart is seeking a Senior-level ERP Financials Consultant. Do any of these statements represent you?

• If you have senior-level hands-on experience implementing and operating Financial Systems, then rSmart might be the right place for you!
• If you have been working with Banner?, Colleague?, PeopleSoft? or Oracle? Financials and enjoy the consulting lifestyle, then rSmart might be the right place for you!
• If you are ready for a high-paced, stimulating, professional environment working with open-source zealots, then rSmart might be the right place for you!

Our Mission
To deliver exceptional customer experiences and value through the successful implementation of the Kuali Financial System for rSmart's customers.

Overview
rSmart works with the Sakai and Kuali communities to develop, implement, and support mission critical software platforms for education. Our customers are colleges, universities, schools, and training organizations.
The Sr. ERP Implementation Consultant plays a key role on the Consulting team by working directly with clients to ensure the smooth implementation and long-term success of the Kuali Finance System (KFS) at their institutions. The individual will be performing consultative and financial business analyst functions. The incumbent works with other rSmart colleagues, including project managers and programming and technical staff and the open source community, to execute a series of onsite and remote engagements that result in the successful deployment of KFS as an enterprise system. This individual provides business analysis, consultation, and configuration recommendations prior to and during implementation; prepares and conducts hands-on systems training for each client's finance implementation team; and provides ongoing consultation regarding system administration, policy, and procedural matters. The incumbent also provides input into rSmart's strategic planning process and may periodically provide expert advice regarding add-on service opportunities and otherwise support the sales team. This position requires a strong functional understanding of financial systems and financial administration in higher education; outstanding assessment, problem solving, and communication skills; and the ability to manage client expectations while forging a strong bond based on commitment and trust. Well-developed leadership and collaboration skills are also critical.

Primary Responsibilities
Success in this role will be measured by performance on the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with peers, product developers, open source communities, and project/ account managers to support both standard and custom implementations.
• Analyze client functional requirements; prepare recommendations on optimal functional configuration to suit the institution's needs.
• Perform fit/gap analysis with regard to system functionality; document findings and propose workarounds.
• Prepare operations and procedure documentation.
• Advise, assist, and coordinate campus stakeholders throughout an implementation lifecycle.
• Conduct organizational reviews and evaluations, review system designs and procedures for work simplification and measurement.
• Review, evaluate, and document existing programs, practices, and systems to identify and recommend the means of interfacing related business systems across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Deliver formal hands-on KFS training to system administrators and Finance Office end-users.
• Provide ongoing consultation regarding system administration, use of the KFS, and policy and procedural matters.
• Prepare for and conduct on-site and remote client consulting engagements as needed to perform duties noted above.
• Regularly solicit feedback from customers to improve client service and shares that feedback internally.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current releases (version changes and enhancements) of KFS.

Competencies
One must demonstrate the following core competencies to be successful in achieving the outcomes for this role:
1. Honesty & Integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient; Speaks plainly and truthfully.
2. Communication & Listening. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written and oral communication, including email. Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints. Openness to criticism and ideas. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.
3. Proactivity. Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.
4. Follow-Through. Lives up to verbal and written commitments regardless of personal cost.
5. Attention to Detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
6. Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
7. Intelligence. Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently absorb and understand new information.
8. Persistence. Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.
9. Aggressiveness. Moves quickly and takes a forceful stand without being overly abrasive.
10. Teamwork. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
11. Community Engagement. Able to work in a cooperative way with the Sakai and Kuali communities to create business advantage that is synergistic with customer and community advantage.
12. Organization & Planning. Plans and organizes schedules in an efficient and productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
13. Analytical Skills. Able to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data & draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
14. Flexibility / Adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
15. Customer Focus. Builds strong relationships with customer. Focuses on providing value and ensuring the client's success.
16. Openness to criticism and ideas. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.
17. Persuasion. Able to convince others to pursue a course of action.
18. Work ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.

Desired Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred; Strong financial (accounting degree, finance degree) preferred; experience in Higher Education accounting and management a plus. Experience in developing functional requirements for subsidiary system interfaces to the General Ledger. Experience in designing test plans to verify system enhancements or upgrades working as intended.

7-10 years of experience in implementing large-scale ERP systems. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and reporting requirements for higher education of FASB, GASB, AICPA and NACUBO. Strong background in the business operations of higher education including general accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, grants and contracts, endowment, fixed assets, and accounts receivable. Experience in two or more of these areas is a plus.
At least 2 years' experience working in financial services in higher education or public sector desired.

Experience in consulting/training groups or individuals in the use of ERP systems and related technologies.

Capable of working independently, utilizing past experiences to adapt to unique client solutions.

Travel Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to travel about 50-75 percent of the time. Domestic travel is common. International travel may be required from time to time.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175682754

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