Financial Systems Manager

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Financial Systems Manager. The Financial Systems Manager serves as the business lead for the administration of the Company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system. Responsible for gathering and analyzing the business process requirements of the Company and configuring the ERP system to efficiently meet those requirements. Works collaboratively to carry out complex work to manage, support, and integrate other systems with the ERP and other Finance software. Serves as the Finance Department's liaison to Information Technology staff, vendor resources, and other staff resources that utilize financial systems. Ensures efficient maintenance and operation of financial systems, to provide optimum functionality, and to ensure data integrity and security. Works to provide useful system output, reports, and data analysis, and identifies and implements process improvement opportunities. Works to provide documentation and training for users of Finance systems. Under the direction of the Finance Director, assists in the implementation of external audit recommendations over internal control procedures and information technology related systems, policies and procedures. Assists the Finance Director by providing analytical support, financial analysis, review of various initiatives, and operational changes and efficiencies.

Work is performed independently across departmental lines under the general direction of the Finance Director. Supervises the Finance Business Systems Analyst. Works in cooperation with Auditors to provide information related to internal control procedures and testing, and to implement external audit recommendations. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Provides leadership for the maintenance, upgrades and other core components of the ERP and other financial system software. Assures software modifications and upgrades are successfully tested before implementation to the live environment
• Utilizes standard reporting tools to write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries.
• Develops and documents workflow processes to create efficiency in the operation of financial systems
• Assists and Supports the Director of Finance in the use of technology to maintain and enhance internal control procedures for the General ledger
• Assists in the preparation of annual and long-range financial plans, and monthly financial forecasts
• Maintains financial policies and procedures
• Responsible for assisting in internal and external audit requests around the ERP software and compliance with internal controls
• Responsible for completing the monthly reporting package to the parent company through gathering of data of multiple sources including Hyperion, Oracle and other ERP systems maintained by the Company
• Responsible for maintaining the chart of accounts for USGAAP and Japanese GAAP in Oracle
• Closely work with the Director of Finance and other finance team members to ensure the data entering the ERP is accurate and secure
• Assessing current account operations, offering solutions for improvements, and implementing new process improvements
• Performs special projects

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of experience as a senior level manager or controller
• Knowledge of major ERP systems, technical accounting
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion, foreign currency and translation
• Manufacturing experience

LI-RS1, LI-hybrid