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Are you an individual who wants to play a game changing role and make an impact in a fast-growing organization? We at Northern are waiting for you. Join us and unleash your potential!!We are hiring Financial Systems Solutions Accounting Manager!Join the core group of founding members at the NTE India to build an organization from the ground up.PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:To provide hands on leadership and guidance to the FSS team in India. The FSS Manager will manage project accountants (Analyst I, II or Senior Accountants) with providing oversight, mentorship, and direction in daily support to finance related system & process improvement initiatives. The financial systems solutions (FSS) team is responsible for understanding and translating the needs of the business with the use of technology and process improvement. They ensure their deliverables are aligned with business need and requirements, provide advice, and work cross-functionally with the project team. The FSS Accounting Manager will own end-to-end project deliverables and deadlines as assigned to ensure all aspects of finance systems are working effectively. This will include ensuring subledger, reconciliation, accounting entries, and accounting and tax calculations, and reporting all work as designed prior to deployment of new solutions.MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Lead daily/monthly activities and driving team deliverables for the FSS team in all finance related system implementations to meet the strategic growth objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment. Escalate project deadline concerns, including resource constraints and priority conflicts to Manager of FSS (Assistant Controller).Collaborate with project team members in Financial Accounting & Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Indirect Tax and Finance Shared Service teams as well as other corporate workstreams like IT, Retail, eCommerce, Merchandising, Marketing, Contact Centers, Transportation to deliver MVP approach (Most Viable Product) followed by continued Optimization project scope to ensure accurate end to end process flow to ensure system analysis and design flows through to accurate and efficient accounting and reporting solutions.Assist in all aspects of assigned projects tasks, including the following:Write, Review, improve, and execute finance test cases in Azure Dev Ops.Direct, execute and collaborate on D365 quarterly upgrade testing for financePerform regression testing of ERP and ISV systems with finance processes with focus on accurate ledger & subledger postings with primary focus on sales, settlement, and inventory. Reconcile and validate financial reporting for data integrity within the Sales and Finance CubesParticipate in agile work sessions, including in daily scrum. Lead Finance weekly scrum sessions for FSS team.Be an active participate in System Integration Testing and User Acceptance TestingOwn cutover activities to support project team members during system go live activities, including Finance configuration tasks.Review development of training documentationPartner with Finance BSA on all project deliverables; including working troubleshooting system tickets and bugs. Assist in standardization, centralization, and enhancement of process documentation to include consistent content to allow for better cross-training and transition of tasks as new and existing systems are onboarded, including:Review, enhance, and maintain business process documentation because of process change from project initiative, including end-to-end flows for system projects.Lead annual audit of business process documentation to ensure compliance.Directly manage team members on the Finance System Solution team or other project teams as identified and assigned/allocated by Assistant Controller and Controller. Help drive prioritization for the FSS team on Company and Finance team initiatives, cross functional prioritization and sprints as well as ticket and bug review meetings.Perform General Ledger System Maintenance, including but not limited to: Retail store setup, chart of account and financial dimension maintenance, monthly maintenance of open/closing of modules, run batch jobs including monthly allocations and reporting.Perform levels of system monitoring to ensure order and payment processing is occurring timely and accurately. Conduct monitoring for process work arounds determine for system failure or temporary work around processes.Provide backup support, as needed, for system issue resolution, staffing needs, and process improvement needs within the finance function.Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.Performs related work as apparent or assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Systems or Finance or related field and work experienceAt least 8 years of related experience is required including experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Microsoft Dynamics AX experience is preferred.Exposure to accounting disciplines including general accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), substantive account reconciliations, financial statements and financial software including Excel, Word, Powerpoint required.Exposure to other financial software including Access, BI Reporting Tools, Point of Sale systems, and warehouse management systems preferred.Ability to define, drive and communicate strategy and vision of system projects across the organization.A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Great verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.CERTIFICATIONS:The preferred candidate for this position would have some combination of certifications or work to achieve:Chartered AccountantCertified Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification or equivalent Agile or ScrumMaster Training or Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationLean SIX Sigma Training & Certification in FinanceAbout the CompanyNorthern Tool + Equipment is a retailer and manufacturer that specializes in offering superior quality tools at great prices, along with the knowledge and support needed to help customers get the job done right.They’ve been in business for over 40 years, recently reaching revenues over $1.5 billion. The company not only supplies over 100,000 tools from the top brands in the industry but also designs, manufactures, and tests an extensive lineup of premium private label products that customers can’t get anywhere else.Northern Tool’s far-reaching customer base includes handy men and women, weekend hobbyists, serious do-it-yourselfers, full-fledged contractors, trade professionals, and more. The company’s products can be found in over 140 retail stores in the USA, on its comprehensive international website, and via numerous catalogs throughout the year. Recently Northern Tool has expanded operations to offices in India to serve its global distribution better.We are recently named as one of the Top Workplaces for MidSize Employers by Forbes in the US.We have also been recognized as the “Top GCC to work for in AI and analytics” and our India HR team as the “Top HR Professionals in AI and Analytics” by 3AI which is a professional firm associated with analytics within India.About NTE IndiaNorthern Tool is making a significant investment in business transformation. We are committed to providing our customers with an exceptional experience. The team in India will enable Northern Tool to expand its internal capabilities in Finance, Merchandising, Product Engineers, Manufacturing Ops, Marketing, Contact Center, and Information Technology.Why Northern?True Northern: We know that our strength is our people. The distinct abilities they bring into the system are the key to our success. We seek talented people who wish to share their initiative, ideas, and expertise; we develop and support our teams, and we put them in a position to succeed. We know our customer; we provide value, and we act with integrity. We are True Northern.Build Lasting Relationships: At Northern Tool + Equipment, we’re far more interested in building relationships than we are in simply making transactions. Our purpose is building a long-lasting relation with our customers and employees.We care for our customers, employees and society. Our customer base is exceptionally loyal because customers know that we will give them the right solution. Accelerate Decision Making: by collaborating with the brightest minds, bring ideas to life across our value chain of business operations across our vast network of over 140 stores across the US. Lead with Innovation: Join us to elevate our customer experience with cutting-edge products, technology, and business processes and drive our business forward. We are Family: As a family-owned business, we have respect for personal lives; wherever possible, we strive for flexibility in work schedules, and we maintain a relaxed, professional atmosphere. Does this sound interesting?? Be an early applicant!!