Systems Project Leader - Finance/Cost Accounting

SPECIFIC JOB CONTENTThis job is specifically related to the development and support of finance and controlling applications such as profit center accounting and cost center accounting, with primary emphasis on product costing. The majority of the work is part of Kohler's global implementation of the SAP ERP system. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years experience working in an information technology and/or accounting environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a SAP financial system and have solid knowledge and experience in product costing and its relationship to various manufacturing processes. Additionally, a working knowledge of profit center and cost center accounting is desirable. Knowledge of financial business processes is strongly recommended. The candidate must be an independent worker, have good initiative and analytic thinking and possess effective communication skills, both spoken and written. Experience with program specifications, test plans, training documentation, and procedures is required.This position has wide latitude for un-reviewed action and decision relative to system design and programming. Additionally, it represents a high level of demonstrated competence in the design of systems and an understanding of best business practices related to product costing. Depending on project assignments, some domestic and international travel should be expected (up to 20%). On-call support for financial systems is included, and is shared with the team members.GENERAL OBJECTIVELead project teams. Direct the design and implementation of computer systems and programs to increase business effectiveness, solve problems and create new opportunities to assist in achievement of business goals. Prepare systems and program specifications, test criteria, project control and management reporting. Develop and monitor policies, procedures, and standards documents. Provide on-call support of systems. Write and execute scripts to control the execution of systems. Assist in establishing and maintaining service level agreements with customers. Establish and review capacity, utilization and other performance measures. Provide process consulting in systems and program products. Operates under general direction. Works with user management and user project leader to determine system objectives and solutions. Latitude for independent actions and decisions. Provide updates to Change Management team. Act as a mentor. Direct, schedule, motivate and coordinate the activities of IT staff, users and vendor personnel. The ability to read, write, and speak Mandarin, French or Mexican Spanish is a strong plus.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelors degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain or related field required. 5 - 7 years IT experience. The ability to read, write, and speak Mandarin, French or Mexican Spanish is a strong plus.
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