Job Purpose
The Finance Change Manager - ubreakifix by Asurion will be responsible for coordinating all contractual, operational, and system changes that affect accounting and finance for UBIF as well as support Franchise Network. The Finance Change Manager will be responsible for collaborating with UBIF Partner teams, UBIF operational teams (SCM), FP&A and all other accounting areas to ensure we are ready to support all change that effects the financials of ubreakifix by asurion. This position will be responsible for maintaining the list of all change items (business and continuous improvement), facilitating prioritization discussions to ensure operational readiness and drive improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the ubreakifix by asurion accounting functions. The position will also lead initiatives.
Job Description
· Own maintaining the list of all operational change and continuous improvement items to meet accounting team SLAs to internal to external partners
· Facilitating prioritization discussions ensuring all perspectives are gathered and capturing the reasons for those decisions
· Communicate the outcomes of prioritization discussions
· Provide status on the agreed upon list of priorities to all levels of Finance/Acct leadership
· Directly lead initiatives within finance to enable continuous improvement.
· Directly lead the finance aspect of cross functional operational changes
· Work with users and project stakeholders to define and capture business requirements and specifications
· Partner with IT to ensure scope is implemented per business requirements
· Capture, track and report reported system issues by Finance Accounting business partners
· Identify best practices and create ideas for process improvements.
· Research and complete special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Proven track record of academic and professional excellence.
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· Five to ten years of relevant professional experience.
· Very strong Excel skills, including use of advanced formulas.
Soft/Leadership skills:
· Ability to quickly learn high level financial & accounting concepts.
· Ability to work within changing and ambiguous project environments with direction from supervisor.
· Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time (excellent organizational & time management skills).
· Act as a self-starter; Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision.
· Be able to challenge status quo (lead with divine discontent).
· Effectively present information & respond to questions from groups.
· Strong judgment on when escalation of risks is needed.
· Strong analytical, critical thinking, integrative and problem-solving skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
This position requires the ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex instructions, correspondence, legal documents, financial reports and/or technical documents. In addition, the ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications is required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
This position requires proficiency in a variety of accounting and office applications including but not limited to, the Microsoft Office Suite.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
No additional certificates, licenses or registrations are required for this position. However, CPA certification and/or continuing advanced Business degree is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and working conditions of this position are similar to those found in a standard office environment. Employee may spend 4-8 per day sitting and working at a computer. The ability to adjust focus, use hands to grasp, finger, handle, reach or feel and sit for prolonged periods are needed for this position.
TRAVEL:
Some travel may be required on an individual project basis. Travel may include overnight stay at the work location.
*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor(s). This description is subject to review and modification at any time without notification.