Position Summary

Initially will function as the internal SME during the implementation of the PeopleSoft (PS) information system general ledger, accounts payable, and asset management modules.  Collaborates with IT and finance to ensure business requirements are met through development, implementation and on a go forward basis. Upon implementation, serves as liaison between user departments and Information Services for the PeopleSoft (PS) information system general ledger, accounts payable, and asset management modules. Recognized as expert in field, knowledgeable of emerging trends and industry practices. Conducts the most complex and vital work critical to the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as the internal SME during the implementation of the PeopleSoft (PS) information system general ledger, accounts payable, and asset management modules
2. Following implementation, serves as liaison between user departments and Information Services for the PeopleSoft (PS) information system general ledger, accounts payable, and asset management modules.
3. Prepare data sets, statistical reports, and computer applications to support finance.
4. Evaluates the PS system and operational processes to ensure efficient operation of all applications, and quality and confidentiality of data.

5.    Manages general ledger system consolidation/elimination function.

6.    Ensures that PS applications (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Asset Management and Payroll) are utilized in a most efficient manner and that all applications are in full compliance with McLaren policies and procedures.  Serves as user expert on PS features and functions. Keeps current on all enhancements to the PS system through review of upgrades and fixes.

7.    Serves as user coordinator for administration of the security function for general ledger, accounts payable and asset management modules.  Maintains and documents the process to define/create appropriate user groups and operator classes. Determines, with the assistance of the user groups, the specific directories/objects each group will have access to and the processes necessary to implement access.   Ensures that necessary documentation has been completed and necessary authorizations have been given. Communicates changes to all affected departments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in business, information systems or related field.
• Ten (10) years’ experience leading complex financial  and/or ERP system processes and project.

Preferred: 

• Experience working with Peoplesoft – specifically implementation and development of programs and processes