My Client Job | Global Finance Systems Lead (ERP)

Work Arrangement & Compensation

This role requires full on-site presence, Monday through Friday, during the initial onboarding period (approximately the first three months). After the incumbent demonstrates the ability to independently manage responsibilities and time commitments, the position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to business needs and leadership discretion. MUST have hands-on experience with JD Edwards ERP

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 annually
• Discretionary Bonus: Target of 20%, paid monthly and based on company performance

Client Overview

My client is an international industrial manufacturing organization with a long-standing history and a strong global operating footprint. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the company supports customers across multiple regions and operates within a highly integrated global finance and ERP environment.

The organization employs thousands of professionals across more than 30 countries and places heavy emphasis on standardized systems, strong financial controls, and cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Accounting, IT, and Operations.

Role Summary

This position is part of the North America Finance & Accounting organization and serves as the Global Finance Systems Lead for a JD Edwards (JDE) ERP platform.

The role is responsible for leading financial system implementations, enhancements, testing, and ongoing business support within JDE. Acting as a key liaison between Finance and IT, this individual partners closely with accounting, finance leadership, IT teams, and global business stakeholders to ensure ERP solutions align with corporate standards and business objectives.

This role reports into senior North America finance leadership and works closely with global accounting and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Finance Business Lead for JDE E1 (9.x) financial system implementation, enhancements, and production support
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
• Review and evaluate user and business needs; define scope, objectives, and functional specifications
• Lead and contribute to system design reviews, application analysis, and solution validation with a focus on finance processes and controls
• Plan and execute testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, issue remediation, and release support
• Ensure project requirements and timelines are clearly defined and managed for high-quality, on-time delivery
• Identify and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements
• Collaborate daily with internal teams and external vendors to drive successful implementation and support outcomes
• Support cross-functional process optimization across departments and global locations
• Work within a broader ecosystem of enterprise applications and finance tools (ERP, integration platforms, consolidation/reporting, AP/expense, banking, and close management systems)
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, reports, and training materials
• Support end-user training, system adoption, and change management efforts
• Provide ongoing production support, including troubleshooting financial transactions and GL reconciliation issues
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
  • Advanced degree or CPA is a plus
• 3-5+ years of experience supporting Accounting or Finance systems, ERP environments, or business application design
• 1-2+ years of hands-on experience with JD Edwards ERP (E1 9.1, 9.2, or XE) required
• Experience supporting manufacturing and/or order management modules preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives end to end
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment
• Comfortable collaborating across regions, functions, and time zones
• English fluency required; additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Knowledge of JDE E1 or OneWorld XE technical architecture or development languages
• Strong understanding of end-to-end ERP transaction flows
• Experience with manufacturing, distribution, or global industrial environments