Manager, Financial Systems and Solutions

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Manager, Financial Systems & Solutions (FSS) is an individual contributor within Vertiv's Americas Controllership team, reporting to the Director, FSS. This role focuses on post-merger integration from a finance and accounting perspective — assessing acquired entities' ERP environments, aligning transaction flows to Vertiv standards, and resolving accounting issues that arise during and after integration. The ideal candidate brings three core strengths: a solid accounting foundation (able to follow debits and credits end-to-end through an ERP), critical and investigative thinking (able to diagnose complex issues independently and self-learn new systems and business models), and exceptional organizational discipline (able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with rigor and accountability). Beyond M&A, this role supports ERP configurations, process enhancements, and system-driven accounting issue resolution across the Americas. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

M&A Post-Merger Integration — Finance & Accounting 

 Support the finance and accounting workstreams for post-merger integration of newly acquired entities into Vertiv's Americas operating model. 

 Conduct holistic finance reviews of acquired entities, including assessment of ERP platforms (Oracle EBS, SAP, or other ERPs), chart of accounts, transaction flows, and accounting policies. 

 Develop and execute integration playbooks covering process alignment, data readiness, system adoption, and stabilization milestones. 

 Define conversion and mapping requirements to migrate acquired entity data and transactions into Vertiv's ERP environment. 

 Identify and remediate accounting issues discovered during due diligence or integration, including subledger misconfigurations, incorrect transaction flows, and control gaps. 

 Prepare integration reports and readiness gate documentation for executive and M&A team review. 

 Ensure acquired entities meet Vertiv's Americas finance standards, controls, and compliance requirements prior to and following system cutover. 

ERP Configuration & Finance Systems 

 Support ERP configuration activities for finance transactions, including but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and intercompany flows. 

 Translate business and accounting requirements into functional ERP design decisions, working in partnership with IT and external consultants. 

 Support Oracle implementation and enhancements. 

 Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for ERP changes, ensuring test scripts, sign-off documentation, and cutover checklists are completed to standard. 

 Participate in hypercare and post-go-live stabilization activities to ensure system adoption and issue resolution. Process Enhancement & Accounting Issue Resolution 

 Identify and track the resolution of system-driven and process-driven accounting issues, including subledger errors, SLA misconfigurations, reconciliation failures, and close-related discrepancies.

 Design and implement process improvements that reduce manual effort, increase auditability, and strengthen internal controls. 

 Apply the FSS "value first, then robustness" approach: deliver rapid, controlled solutions to close short-term gaps, then industrialize them through ERP configuration and formal controls. 

 Develop Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and control documentation as needed. 

 Administer and respond to IT Service Now tickets assigned to Controllership/FSS activities. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Support 

 Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, system evidence, and process walkthroughs. 

 Support data governance and reporting enablement efforts, including KPI definitions, reconciliation logic, and data quality checks. 

 Maintain project tracking in Smartsheet, ensuring statuses, due dates, owners, and notes are current at all times. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 University or College Degree in Finance or Accounting. 

 5+ years of experience in accounting, with direct involvement in ERP system design, configuration, conversion/implementation, and process improvement. 

 Functional expertise in at least one major ERP platform (Oracle EBS strongly preferred; SAP or equivalent also considered). 

 Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, and intercompany accounting. 

 Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and Smartsheet. 

 Strong time management, organizational, and analytical skills.