Financial Accounting & Controls - Implementation Specialist

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About the Job

Alfa is hiring an Financial Accounting & Controls - Implementation Specialist, reporting to the Global Finance, Accounting and Regulatory lead. Our ideal candidate will have experience working across multiple projects, is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

You will be a key member of the Alfa project team, combining your finance capabilities to provide direction and oversight to clients and internal project resources. You will review and validate finance and accounting requirements and support both clients and Alfa staff through the implementation and stabilization phases.

You will help Alfa clients drive transformational change within their finance department and support our portfolio of existing software implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as first line finance expert support on Alfa Systems implementation projects, supporting clients with defining their finance processes as well as the configuration of the system

• Provide expert financial advice on defining reports for statutory, regulatory and management reporting and data migration reconciliation

• Actively involved in building the bridge between client finance and client business teams and the Alfa project team 

• Support the design of new processes for client finance teams based on implementation approach and new requirements/legislation (internal or external) 

• Ongoing evaluation and standardization of finance implementation approach for Alfa Systems including identification of changes required to make the financial processes more efficient

• Provide subject matter expertise in: operational implications of regulatory and accounting change including impact on data and financial systems

• Employ a structured approach to project management to ensure delivery and complete client satisfaction 

• Identify, manage and report on project risks, issues, constraints and dependencies to prioritize focus on matters which could impact project timelines or success

• Contribute to Alfa's growth and development

• Participate in the development and delivery of training programs

We would love you to have:

• CPA, CMA qualified (or other recognized accounting qualification) with proven experience of working within the Finance & FP&A functions in financial services

• Demonstrated record of delivery in finance and accounting change and transformation programs or significant roles in large scale finance projects in the industry 

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex and technical issues clearly and succinctly

• Accomplished reporting and presentation skills

• Knowledge of the asset or automotive finance industry

What we’ll do for you: 

• 33 days’ annual leave (incl. 9 public holidays/cultural days) and the possibility to buy up to 10 more days a year 

• Flexible work - hybrid or remote work with modern workspaces available

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with reimbursement of copays/coinsurance/deductibles for in-network medical costs

• Fully paid-for life, disability and travel insurances 

• Gym and Wellness Scheme through Gympass with access to a range of studios, gyms and wellbeing apps

• 401k plan - matching at 100% of the first 6% contributed (immediately vested)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 crisis support 

• 3 paid volunteering days as well as 5 paid learning and development days

• Fun social events throughout the year and annual Company Conferences

About Alfa

With over 430 employees worldwide, we’re a leading provider of software and services to the global auto and equipment finance industries. Alfa Systems, our technology platform, is at the heart of some of the world’s largest auto and equipment finance companies. Key to the business case for each implementation is Alfa Systems’ ability to consolidate multiple client systems onto a single platform. Alfa Systems supports both retail and corporate business for auto, equipment, wholesale and dealer finance on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including leases and loans, originations and servicing. Alfa Systems is an end-to-end solution with integrated workflow and automated processing using configurable business rules, with an extensive API allowing real-time integration to other systems. With over 30 current clients and 26 countries served, Alfa has been delivering successful projects for our customers since 1990, and is expanding rapidly throughout Europe, North America and beyond.

Our Culture

Our culture is vibrant, innovative and diverse, and we are proud of it. Ours is a close-knit community. Alfa employees are an eclectic mix and all are creative, dedicated and hardworking. We believe it is important to build close working relationships within our company, so we hold numerous team events and conferences that bring us together for socializing and team building. We all enjoy the work-life balance and the great culture, with plenty of social activities organized by the company.

Compensation Information: 

• Base salary range: USD [$130,000] to [$150,000] annually, in compliance with state and local regulations

• In addition to cash compensation, Alfa employees are eligible to participate in our Profit Share bonus scheme (after 6 months of service) and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). 

• Individual compensation is determined on various factors including market data, experience, qualifications and internal job equity. 

There is no application deadline at this time. 

Alfa Financial Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and

harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.