Accounting Operations & Transformation Lead
| Company | Fullscript |
|---|---|
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- CPA, CMA, or ERP certification (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday) is a plus.
- Proven track record of success with 7+ years of hands-on experience in accounting systems, financial operations, or process improvement roles within financial setting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and operational workflows.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, etc.).
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau).
- Experience with process automation tools (Alteryx, UiPath, or similar) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Systems thinker, strong collaborator, and clear communicator.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Business Systems team to administer, maintain, and enhance accounting and ERP systems to support financial operations.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes through system improvements and automation.
- Support system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements in collaboration with IT and finance teams.
- Ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and compliance with US GAAP, and internal controls.
- Document system configurations, workflows, and changes for audit and operational purposes.
- Collaborate with key finance leaders to design operational accounting processes, while owning and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Analyze and improve financial processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial close workflows.
- Identify and implement automation tools to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
- Work with stakeholders to optimize procurement-to-pay and order-to-cash processes.
- Ensure alignment between operational workflows and financial system capabilities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across accounting processes.
- Collaborate with finance leadership to identify and mitigate operational risks related to accounting systems and processes.
- Assist in designing approval workflows, segregation of duties, and system access controls to prevent errors and fraud.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and insights into control mechanisms.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the accounting function, including process efficiency, accuracy, and compliance metrics.
- Develop and implement individual team member performance metrics to assess productivity and effectiveness.
- Design reporting dashboards and scorecards for real-time visibility into accounting operations.
- Analyze trends and provide insights to leadership to support process improvements and performance management.
- Collaborate with leadership to set performance targets and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Serve as the key liaison between accounting, finance, IT, and operations teams to align systems with business needs.
- Provide training and support to accounting and operational teams on system functionalities and best practices.
- Assist with external and internal audits by providing system-related documentation and process insights.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or ERP certification (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday) is a plus.
- Experience with process automation tools (Alteryx, UiPath, or similar) is a plus.