Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
8+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Master's degree.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Experience with financial system updates and enhancements.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
Responsibilities
Lead financial system updates and major upgrades for accounting platforms.
Act as the liaison between Accounting, Finance, and IT to address operational needs.
Drive the project lifecycle for accounting applications from requirements to deployment.
Maintain and update test scripts to validate new system features.
Direct the testing strategy and execute test scripts for system implementations.
Oversee data reconciliation during upgrades to ensure accuracy.
Manage and develop team members while coordinating project timelines.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental engagement.
Comfortable indoor work setting with minimal unpleasant conditions.
Flexible work arrangements with occasional travel requirements.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Directs complex accounting activities, including month-end close and detailed financial reporting, to ensure absolute accuracy and financial integrity. Cultivates a high-performing team environment by actively mentoring and developing accounting personnel. Additionally, leads the implementation of new accounting standards and drives continuous process improvements to support overarching departmental and strategic initiatives .
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Leads the administration and execution of financial system updates, enhancements, and major upgrades across core accounting and accounts payable platforms .
Acts as the primary cross-functional liaison between Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to translate operational accounting needs into technical solutions .
Drives the end-to-end system project lifecycle for accounting applications, guiding initiatives through requirements gathering, design, testing, and deployment
Maintains and updates comprehensive test scripts and testing frameworks to validate new features and system capabilities.
Directs the overarching testing strategy and leads the execution of test scripts on specified system implementations to ensure defect resolution
Oversees data reconciliation activities during upgrades and implementations to verify balance sheet accuracy and data consistency. .
Manages and develops supporting team members while directing project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional dependencies.
Nature and Scope
Displays the highest level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-departmental problems. Makes prompt, sound decisions when faced with complex and often contradictory alternatives that result in successful outcomes.
Operates with considerable latitude. Situations may have little or no precedent requiring original or new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems; cross-departmental considerations are often present.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 8+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
About HD Supply Holdings
HD Supply Holdings is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products to the multifamily and hospitality markets in North America. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. HD Supply Holdings offers a wide range of products, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, hardware, and janitorial supplies, as well as appliances and lighting. The company serves over 500,000 customers through its network of more than 270 branches and 44 distribution centers. HD Supply Holdings is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and exceptional service.
