Supervisor, Financial Systems

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Bangor, ME, US

Salary Range: $78,160.00 To $ Annually

JOB TITLE: SUPERVISOR, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

LOCATION: BANGOR

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supervisor, Financial Systems, serves as Accounting's primary superuser and subject matter expert for the Company's Financial Information System (FIS) and related reporting and planning tools. This role is responsible for the governance, support, and continuous improvement of financial systems used for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities. This position partners with Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, and other business areas to ensure system functionality, data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective business processes.

This role requires strong leadership, business process knowledge, and accounting expertise. Success depends on developing a high-performing team, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and understanding how business processes and transactions flow through the organization and ultimately impact accounting records, regulatory reporting, financial statements, and management reporting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership and Supervision

o Supervises, mentors, and develops team members, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.

o Oversees work assignments and priorities to ensure timely completion of financial systems initiatives and support activities.

o Builds a collaborative and accountable environment focused on continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.

o Coordinates knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-training to ensure adequate support and continuity across financial systems and reporting processes.

Financial Systems Governance and Support

o Serves as Accounting's primary superuser and support resource for the Company's Financial Information System (FIS).

o Develops and maintains a deep understanding of financial system structures, accounting workflows, business processes, and reporting requirements.

o Partners with business stakeholders to understand operational processes and ensure transactions are accurately reflected within financial systems and reports.

o Analyzes system and reporting issues, identifies root causes, and coordinates solutions with Accounting, Information Technology, and other business areas.

o Supports system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and other technology initiatives impacting Accounting and Finance.

o Manages relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and other third-party service providers, coordinating support activities, issue resolution, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives to meet Accounting and Finance business needs.

o Performs system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing to ensure changes produce expected accounting and reporting results.

o Assists with master data maintenance and governance processes to ensure data integrity and effective internal controls.

o Document business…