Senior Finance Solutions Specialist
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, AJ Consulting Group, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Senior Finance Solutions SpecialistLocation: Chicago, IL ( Hybrid ); 3 Days Onsite Per WeekDuration: Full-TimeVISA: U.S. Citizens and s due to legal or government contract requirementsTax Term: W2JD: Experienced Required: 5 Years(Mid-Senior Level)Recruiter Note: The client is seeking someone who can bridge both the technical and business sides of the role. The ideal candidate must have strong Finance ERP implementation expertise while also being comfortable working directly with C-suite stakeholders and leading business-facing discussions.Target Job locations (Hybrid – 3 days a week in office, 2 days remote):New York City, NYBoston, MAChicago, ILLouisville, KYPhoenix, AZUrbandale, IAWe are also open to someone sitting in London, UKJob Description:We are seeking a Senior Finance Solutions Specialist with hands?on experience with an Enterprise Financial Management/ERP system. The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple implementations and the ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical teams to deliver scalable, efficient solutions. As the techno-functional lead, you will drive the evolution, integration, and management of Certinia ERP and PSA within Oliver Wyman. This role encompasses solution architecture, technical support, application administration, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, bridging business, finance, and technology to optimize our cloud-based service operations.We will count on you to:Collaborate with business, finance, and technical teams to assess requirements, estimate complexity, and translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.Design end-to-end solutions using Certinia capabilities, leading fit-gap analysis and advising on functionality, costs, and risks.Define and oversee custom architectures including API and data integrations, guiding development and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality delivery.Serve as the subject-matter expert on Certinia applications for Finance, monitoring performance, troubleshooting, and implementing system enhancements.Act as liaison between stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, spearheading UAT and change management, and fostering adoption through training and documentation.Provide advanced technical support and maintain comprehensive documentation while ensuring compliance with IT controls and security policies.What you need to have:Degree in Computer Science or a related field.3-4 years of experience with Certinia PSA or Accounting (ERP) solutions.Proven expertise in accounting processes including Time Entry, Revenue Recognition, WIP, and backlog reporting.Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.Experience partnering with business stakeholders and delivering technical solutions in Agile (Scrum/SAFe) environments.Familiarity with project management and delivery tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.What makes you stand out:Deep knowledge of Certinia ERP/PSA modules including project accounting, resource management, financials, time/expense, billing, multi-currency, and project economics.Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail and organization.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.Collaborative team player with experience coaching or mentoring admin or analyst teams and working with external partners/vendors.Proactive, self-motivated, accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.Neutral, solution-oriented technical mindset focused on business outcomes rather than vendor or platform preferences.Must HaveDegree in Computer Science or a related field.3-4 years of experience with Certinia PSA (Strongly Desired) or Accounting (ERP) solutions.Proven expertise in accounting processes including Time Entry, Revenue Recognition, WIP, and backlog reporting.Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.Experience partnering with business stakeholders and delivering technical solutions in Agile (Scrum/SAFe) environments.Familiarity with project management and delivery tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.Additional InformationCertinia is NOT a hard requirement which means that if a candidate meets the majority of our core criteria (Salesforce platform experience, enterprise finance/ERP knowledge, Billing/Revenue Recognition familiarity, month?end close exposure, and strong techno?functional skills) we should still engage them even if they don’t have hands?on Certinia experience. Certinia should remain listed as “strongly desired” on screening rubric.