JOB SCOPE:
Weatherford is seeking applicants for the position of Sr Accounting Systems Solutions Architect to join the Corporate Accounting Systems team in Houston, Texas.
This highly visible, hands-on role is primarily responsible for the administration and support of Hyperion Essbase in addition to being a thought leader in how existing/future solutions can be leveraged to address current and anticipated financial and operational reporting needs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide primary application support, maintenance, and administration of Essbase as well as the SQL Server databases and batch scripts managed by the Accounting Systems Team
- Day-to-day activities: Perform recurring tasks to update/prepare the EPM solutions for close; troubleshoot/resolve application issues; liaise with IT to address system performance/uptime problems; respond to assigned helpdesk end user tickets
- Hierarchy change cycle activities: Perform impact analysis of submitted hierarchy/design change requests and follow-up with requestors to refine requirements; design, develop and test required updates
- Proactively identify and execute improvements to existing solutions so that they may perform more optimally and be more manageable
- Work collaboratively with various departments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing business processes and reporting and recommend viable and robust solutions
- Participate in cross functional meetings and identify potential impacts/risks/dependencies financial and technological changes/projects may have on EPM systems, procedures, and processes
- Partner with corporate teams to build new capabilities around planning, close and reporting
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in one of the following (Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering)
- 10+ years of applicable work experience (minimum of 8 years working with Hyperion/EPM solutions)
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Proficient in the below:
- Essbase (ASO & BSO) v11.1.2.3
- Smart View
- Relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
- Scripting languages (VB, DOS)
- Advanced Excel (macros, VBA, functions)
- Solid basic knowledge of all Oracle/Hyperion EPM solutions and how they relate and integrate with one another
- Experience as a project manager and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PMBOK, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of basic finance and accounting concepts and experience supporting financial close and budgeting/forecast cycles
- Able to manage/prioritize own tasks and to work efficiently to meet deadlines while still producing accurate and quality deliverables
- High level of flexibility and adaptability to changing timelines and requirements
- Ability to quickly comprehend processes and willingness to learn systems and tools
- Can tailor communication (e.g. content, style and medium) to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and the nature of the information
- Ability to integrate related and seemingly unrelated information to develop creative solutions
- Passionate about continually developing/expanding skills (functional, technical, soft) and sharing expertise and knowledge with others
- Fosters a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment
PREFFERED:
- Implementation experience with one or more of the below
- Financial Data Quality Management (FDM) v11.1.2.3
- Hyperion Financial Management v11.1.2.3
- Data Relationship Manager v11.1.2.3
- Oracle EPM Cloud/OAC
- OneStream
- Use of Microsoft collaboration tools (SharePoint site administration, Teams)
- JDE (as a general user/data source)
