Job Description

SAP IT MANAGER, FICO-AR, RAR, FICA, BRIM SOLUTIONS

We are currently looking for an SAP IT Manager, FICO-AR, RAR, FICA, BRIM Solutions to join our growing IT Finance Team! In this role you will support the Director, Financial Systems in the development, implementation, and administration of the organization's financial systems. You will research requirements and liaise across the company to ensure that systems are modified to meet the most recent Business Requirements, Processes, and reporting standards, as well as the needs of key business leadership and finance colleagues. Functional accountability includes supporting the finance business units from financial systems standpoint. You will establish best practices for financial systems use and ensure these practices are used throughout the organization. Finance systems includes SAP ERP (S/4 HANA), Cloud based reporting systems, Consolidation tools, EDI platforms and Interfaces to banking and other third-party systems. Come help us build the best and fastest fiber-optic network in America!

AS AN SAP IT MANAGER, FICO-AR, RAR, FICA, BRIM SOLUTIONS, YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Work closely with Business users, Implementation partners and Cross functional Teams to design, build, test and implement comprehensive and efficient financial platforms, systems, and processes
• Monitor, control, analyze, evaluate, and recommend further adaptation or modifications of financial system that will assist the company to achieve the efficiencies and productivity increases
• Responsible for AR and Cash application processes and Activities
• Responsible for providing support for Billing, Contracts accounting and Revenue Recognition Processes
• Support external and internal reporting and analysis needs of the business, ensuring compliance with corporate deadlines and requirements
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on current and future performance
• Responsible for financial controls, responding to internal/external audit requests, ensuring corporate policy and SOX compliance in all phases of the Finance processes
• You will manage Financial Systems Analysts and train departmental staff as needed
• Guide system solution and technical approach to solving business problems
• Offer strategic guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams in the IT organization that impact or are impacted by Finance applications
• Assist in cross-functional requirement sessions to elicit, document, and analyze business requirements and functional specifications
• Understand business objectives, research, and provide guidance, options, and proof of concepts (if appropriate) to solve business technology needs
• Evaluate product releases and identify new capabilities benefiting our organization, as well as a strategy for implementing those capabilities
• Managing deliverables, developing training documents, and delivered end-user training
• Documenting and coordinating project go-live activities and performing post project go-live support
• Responsible for planning, coordination, managing of testing cycles (Unit testing, SIT, UAT)
• Plan and manage ongoing enhancements, upgrades and support of SAP ecosystems while establishing best practices in governance, risk mitigation and audit compliance
• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to deliver business agility, innovation, and superior user experience

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or Computer Science or related fields
• 8+ years of experience in an SAP FICO environment demonstrating highly competent abilities in standard software development life cycle management and project management techniques and methodologies
• SAP FI/CO SME with 8 + years of hands-on configuration experience in SAP AR, SAP Revenue Accounting Recognition (RAR), Contract Accounting (FICA), BRIM solutions, Convergent Mediation (CM), Convergent Invoicing (CI) modules and Bank Accounting
• In-depth knowledge and experience SAP FSCM (Dispute Management, Credit Management and Collections Management)
• In-depth knowledge and experience of SAP FICO AR module, Cash application processes (Lockbox, EDI 820), Credit Card and PCI compliance Processes
• 8 + years of professional experience supporting a Finance/Accounting organization
• Participation in all phases of at least 2 full-lifecycle SAP implementations
• Hands-on functional configuration and design experience
• Demonstrating a proven record of success to understand the key business goals and translate those to SAP BRIM (Hybris Billing)
• Demonstrating proven thorough knowledge and understanding of using SAP BRIM Solution Components such as Subscription Order Management (SOM), Convergent Charging (CC), Convergent Invoicing (CI) and Contract Accounting (FI-CA) 
• Strong knowledge of integration with Vertex and other Tax software.
• Solid understanding and experience of integrating SAP FICO module with other SAP modules like MM, PP, SD, PS
• Established skills demonstrating problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Full-lifecycle SAP implementation experience with SAP ASAP and Agile methodology framework and related business processes
• Advanced experience with designing and implementing systems/applications solutions
• Demonstrated analytical skills, Excel, and PowerPoint presentation skills
• Experience with system management processes, business requirements gathering, solution design and configuration, and user acceptance testing
• Experience creating business process diagrams including business process procedures as necessary
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively design scalable solutions to meet business needs and system configuration
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology, Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Ability to embrace change and assist others in accepting and moving forward with new systems and processes
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology, Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Strong active listening skills and the ability to translate needs, concerns, and solutions across functional and stakeholder groups
• Ability to solve difficult problems and deal with a variety of variables without a defined right-answers
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• SAP S/4 HANA Finance certification 
• CPA or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with Zuora, Google Cloud Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud Solutions, SAP MBC (multi bank connectivity) and Azure AD
• Telecom Industry experience

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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

WE ASPIRE TO CONTEMPORARY WAYS OF WORKING.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We meet you where you are...wherever you are, by providing sensible remote and hybrid work arrangements. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ARE AT THE CENTER OF OUR GROUNDING BELIEF IN BEING REAL. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ASPIRE TO CONTEMPORARY WAYS OF WORKING.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always, however, we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play, and connect!