Senior Finance Analyst - ERP Implementation

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The City of Renton has an exciting, limited term full-time opportunity for a highly organized and motivated team player to join the Finance team. As the Senior Finance Analyst for ERP Implementation, you will be responsible for successfully facilitating the implementation strategies for the financial modules of the new ERP system. The position will be responsible for developing sound efficient financial workflows that follow best practices for internal controls and mirror workflows in the current policies and procedures.

In collaboration with interdepartmental staff, the incumbent will be a central facilitator in defining functional requirements, refining our technology choices, supporting and coordinating internal and external architecture, and technical teams to ensure a smooth implementation transition to the new ERP along with assisting with training and implementation.

This is a full-time, limited-term position scheduled currently scheduled to end December 31, 2026.

This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong communication and finance skills. We will be looking for your expertise in prior ERP implementations, project management and best practices in financial accounting.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements

• Coordinate meetings and/or committees, prepare meeting agendas, and facilitate information sharing and collaboration between departments city-wide.
• Act as a finance department liaison to one or more internal City Departments; assist supported departments in budget development and on-going budget review and management.
• Work with departments to develop strategies and solutions to achieve their goals within parameters of federal, state, local, and City laws and regulations.
• Analyze department financial activity for accuracy, identify questionable items, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Conduct research, interpret governing laws and regulations, and make recommendations.
• Perform cost versus benefit analysis and develop logical and ethical recommendations.
• Prepare and present financial reports including variance analysis, short-and long-term projections, and other necessary correspondence to Directors, Administrators, Elected Officials, employees and the public.
• Conduct research and draft financial policies for supervisor review.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to the position.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

• Assess current financial policies and procedures, develop ideal workflow to be used with the new ERP system, ensuring key financial controls are incorporated.
• Work closely with internal/external finance and technical teams. Evaluate how system changes will affect workflow, data and reporting. Recommend changes based on evaluation and input.
• Work with the ERP project team to identify a key group of core users who will transition data from the old system to the new. Ensure converted data is sound and ensure balances agree before moving from the old system to the new system.
• Work with finance leads to determine how cash balances and other balance sheet items should be accounted for into the new system.
• Research, communicate, document and manage changes that surface during design and implementation.
• Develop and track project requirements, phasing and scheduling with the implementation team.
• Monitor and manage functional, schedule, and cost risks for the project.
• Communicate, in close collaboration with the ERP shareholders, project status at scheduled meetings and serve as a central source of project…