The Role
Administers and optimizes Sage Intacct and related finance systems, including configuration, integrations, workflows, reporting, access controls, data integrity, testing, automation, and documentation. Partners with Finance, IT, vendors, and users to resolve issues, improve processes, support audits, deliver training, and strengthen scalable finance operations.
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Title: Senior Finance Systems AnalystDepartment: Corporate Finance Reporting to: Senior Director of TransformationCompensation:$86K - $115K USDEmployment: Full TimeLocation: USA - RemoteWho we are: World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. For 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through decades of experience as a leader in global education, WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, we partner with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Together with its partners, WES enables people to learn, work, and thrive in new places. For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org.About the Opportunity: The Senior Finance Systems Analyst leads WES’s finance technology environment by administering, optimizing, and improving the systems that enable accounting, treasury, investments, reporting, and finance operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Transformation, this role serves as a key finance systems partner for Sage Intacct and related platforms, helping ensure systems are reliable, well-controlled, integrated, and aligned to finance process needs. The role supports system configuration, user access, workflows, reporting, testing, documentation, vendor coordination, and process automation across finance systems. This role also partners with Finance, IT, external vendors, and system users to improve data quality, strengthen controls, reduce manual work, and deliver scalable global finance operations.Responsibilities:
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- Own and administer Sage Intacct and related finance systems, including configuration, module support, workflow setup, reporting enhancements, user access, role permissions, and ongoing system updates and optimization.
- Lead and support integrations across finance and enterprise systems, including Salesforce, payroll, procurement, banking, reporting, and other finance-related platforms, ensuring data accuracy, process alignment, and system stability.
- Oversee finance system data integrity by monitoring data flows, validating system outputs, supporting reconciliations, and helping ensure accurate information for accounting, treasury, investments, and financial reporting.
- Drive finance systems optimization and automation initiatives, including workflow improvements, testing, reporting enhancements, process efficiency opportunities, and reduction of manual spreadsheets or journal-entry workarounds.
- Manage ERP user roles, permissions, access governance, system-based controls, segregation of duties, and audit-ready documentation within finance systems.
- Coordinate with external vendors, implementation partners, IT, and finance stakeholders to support system changes, issue resolution, integration maintenance, testing, and user adoption.
- Provide system support and training to finance users, including troubleshooting, guidance on system functionality, executes new implementations, and delivers reporting, and process tools.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, policies, checklists, user guides, system documentation, and process documentation for finance systems and related workflows.
- Support BI, dashboard, and reporting development by coordinating finance requirements, data definitions, reporting needs, and recurring management or operational reporting improvements.
- Establish and support data controls, including data quality monitoring, process documentation, reporting governance, audit readiness, and compliance support for finance systems and workflows.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5-7 years of experience supporting finance systems, ERP platforms, finance technology environments, system integrations, or finance transformation initiatives.
- Strong functional knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct, with experience supporting configuration, workflows, user access, reporting, testing, and system optimization; Sage Intacct administration or certification preferred.
- Understanding of finance and accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial close, reporting, controls, and data integrity.
- Experience working with external implementation partners, consultants, technology vendors, IT teams, and finance users to support system changes, integrations, issue resolution, and user adoption.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate finance operational needs into system functionality and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic team environment.
- Strong alignment with WES mission and values.
- Experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organization.
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Vena, Salesforce, or UKG.
- This role operates in a remote-first environment.
- Work-Life Harmony: We believe that success is all about maintaining balance. Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling, paired with generous time-off policies designed to assist you in maintaining a healthy equilibrium between your personal and professional commitments. Our comprehensive wellness programs and work environment are focused on fostering your well-being.
- Rewards and Recognition: Your dedication and achievements are the cornerstone of our success. We recognize the importance of valuing your hard work which is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and tangible rewards to celebrate your contributions.
- Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to nurturing growth within our team, recognizing that growth is essential to providing opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development. To prioritize your learning and success, we invest in comprehensive training programs and offer tuition reimbursement opportunities. We promote a culture of continuous learning that empowers you to thrive and evolve in your career.
- Innovation and Impact: Engage in work that directly transforms lives and empowers individuals and communities by expanding access to global educational and professional pathways. Join us in fostering a culture that values innovation, embraces new approaches, and leverages transformation to implement and drive impactful change.
- Community and Connection: Our team is made up of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds who have varying perspectives and ideas. Our diverse workforce reflects the global community we serve, and we take pride in it. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Experience the power of connection by participating in a range of activities, including employee-led resource groups, town halls, collaborative team events, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and initiatives that promote equity, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging within our organization.
- Opportunity - We open doors so people can build better futures.
- Inclusion - We become stronger, more creative, and more resilient when we embrace diversity.
- Equity - We uphold fairness and justice in our work and actions.
- Enterprising - We are resourceful, inventive, and driven.
- Expertise - We challenge ourselves to be the best at what we do.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5–7 years of experience supporting finance systems, ERP platforms, finance technology environments, system integrations, or finance transformation initiatives
- Functional knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct, including configuration, workflows, user access, reporting, testing, and system optimization
- Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial close, reporting, controls, and data integrity
- Experience working with implementation partners, consultants, technology vendors, IT teams, and finance users
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate finance operational needs into system functionality and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously while being a collaborative team player
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic team environment
- Strong alignment with WES mission and values
- Sage Intacct administration or certification
- Experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organization
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Vena, Salesforce, or UKG
- Experience working in a remote-first environment
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What We Do
Founded in 1974, WES is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, we partner with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Facebook: WorldEducationServices Instagram: worldedservices
