7+ years of progressive experience in Accounting Systems or ERP functional leadership
Deep functional experience with large scale ERP required; familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials & Oracle Financials preferred
Exposure to Yardi, Oracle EPM, EDM & Smartview a plus
Proven track record managing cross-functional teams and leading enterprise technology projects
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and operational workflows in accounting teams
Demonstrated ability to evaluate new tools, perform cost-benefit analyses, and author business cases
Responsibilities
Lead a team of functional subject matter experts (SMEs) across key PeopleSoft Financials modules (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Asset Management)
Ensure consistent, reliable ERP operations—especially during critical close periods—through strong oversight of enhancements, patching, and incident response
Manage the PeopleSoft change control process and ServiceNow intake queue, driving quality, responsiveness, and continual optimization
Serve as the systems strategy partner to functional Accounting teams (AP, AR, Real Estate Accounting, Property Accounting, Corporate Accounting, etc.), understanding evolving needs and translating them into system or process solutions
Conduct requirements gathering, gap analysis, and draft business cases for proposed solutions
Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of new tools and technologies that complement or extend the ERP platform, improving automation, accuracy, and efficiency
Act as the strategic bridge between the ERP (PeopleSoft) and consolidation/reporting systems (Oracle EPM), ensuring alignment of master data and efficient flow of financial data
Oversee the management and expansion of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) tools used for chartfield and hierarchy governance
Collaborate with IT, Data Governance, and Finance Transformation teams to improve interoperability and scalability of systems architecture
Regularly report to the VP, Accounting Capabilities on system performance, innovation opportunities, and status of current initiatives
Lead team development, staffing, performance management, mentorship, and succession planning
Communicate clearly and confidently with cross-functional leads and executives on system status, priorities, and strategic initiatives