The Sherwin-Williams Company
Lead Month End Close Technical Analyst
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Overview
The Lead Technical Analyst role is responsible for leading the support for software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide applications necessary for the collection, retrieval, accessibility and usage of data for internal department planning and activities. The incumbent will lead the partnership with technical teams to ensure software systems are running efficiently with minimal downtime. The incumbent will be responsible for managing configuration, set up, and updates to the applications, validating that their team has entered data into established tables, fields, and system databases with the highest level of accuracy. The incumbent is an expert in developing custom queries and building reports utilizing query and flexible reporting tools to facilitate business management decisions. The role will provide strategic advice to management concerning changes in applications development, maintenance and system standards to optimize performance and mitigate potential risk with the ability to analyze various metrics to monitor performance and provide insights to management. The incumbent will lead and mentor the team responsible for training users on the applications and setting up user access. They will supervise the collaboration between cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to provide sufficient support for the enterprise-wide applications.
Lead the support for software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide applications by providing guidance on developing and identifying design considerations and business impacts needed for configuration
Drive quality of data for internal department planning and activities
Lead configuration, setup, and updating of applications, and provide guidance as needed
Manage data loading process into established tables, fields, and system databases
Review and approve governance standards and processes for data input, structures, and storage mechanisms
Lead the team in building reports and provide strategic insights and recommendations related to business management and staff decisions
Lead and mentor the team responsible for training users on the applications and setting up user access
Provide strategic recommendations for changes in applications development, maintenance, and system standards
Establish and share Enterprise-wide Applications perspective when collaborating with cross-functional technical teams within the organization, to ensure the integration and interoperability of enterprise-wide systems
Lead and liaise with client stakeholders and external vendors to ensure support for enterprise-wide applications
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Education
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. In lieu of a degree, at least 9 years of experience in enterprise-wide software support
Preferred
Certifications in ITIL, Microsoft, and/or Oracle
Skills and Experience
Required
6-8 years of experience in enterprise-wide software support with in-depth knowledge of software development methodologies
Required
Extensive knowledge of enterprise-wide applications and software platforms
Required
Experience managing software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide systems
Required
Expertise in configuring and setting up various enterprise-wide applications
Required
Experience applying security designs and principles to technology-based business solutions
Required
Experience leading teams and overseeing database management and maintenance
Required
Ability to develop and review complex custom queries using query and reporting tools
Required
Extensive knowledge of data management best practices and quality control processes
Required
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Preferred
Solid understanding of Financial Close process in Oracle Cloud and R12 across all Subledger modules General Ledger
Working experience in at least 2 Oracle finance modules along with good understanding of overall processes and data flows across all finance modules
Exposure to Audit and Controls requirements and expectations
Understanding of change control processes
Technical Skills
System Configuration
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
Cloud Technologies & Platforms
Data Analysis
Data Modeling
Data Warehousing & ETL Processes
Reporting Tools
Systems Security & Access Control
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The Lead Technical Analyst role is responsible for leading the support for software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide applications necessary for the collection, retrieval, accessibility and usage of data for internal department planning and activities. The incumbent will lead the partnership with technical teams to ensure software systems are running efficiently with minimal downtime. The incumbent will be responsible for managing configuration, set up, and updates to the applications, validating that their team has entered data into established tables, fields, and system databases with the highest level of accuracy. The incumbent is an expert in developing custom queries and building reports utilizing query and flexible reporting tools to facilitate business management decisions. The role will provide strategic advice to management concerning changes in applications development, maintenance and system standards to optimize performance and mitigate potential risk with the ability to analyze various metrics to monitor performance and provide insights to management. The incumbent will lead and mentor the team responsible for training users on the applications and setting up user access. They will supervise the collaboration between cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to provide sufficient support for the enterprise-wide applications.
Lead the support for software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide applications by providing guidance on developing and identifying design considerations and business impacts needed for configuration
Drive quality of data for internal department planning and activities
Lead configuration, setup, and updating of applications, and provide guidance as needed
Manage data loading process into established tables, fields, and system databases
Review and approve governance standards and processes for data input, structures, and storage mechanisms
Lead the team in building reports and provide strategic insights and recommendations related to business management and staff decisions
Lead and mentor the team responsible for training users on the applications and setting up user access
Provide strategic recommendations for changes in applications development, maintenance, and system standards
Establish and share Enterprise-wide Applications perspective when collaborating with cross-functional technical teams within the organization, to ensure the integration and interoperability of enterprise-wide systems
Lead and liaise with client stakeholders and external vendors to ensure support for enterprise-wide applications
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Education
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. In lieu of a degree, at least 9 years of experience in enterprise-wide software support
Preferred
Certifications in ITIL, Microsoft, and/or Oracle
Skills and Experience
Required
6-8 years of experience in enterprise-wide software support with in-depth knowledge of software development methodologies
Required
Extensive knowledge of enterprise-wide applications and software platforms
Required
Experience managing software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide systems
Required
Expertise in configuring and setting up various enterprise-wide applications
Required
Experience applying security designs and principles to technology-based business solutions
Required
Experience leading teams and overseeing database management and maintenance
Required
Ability to develop and review complex custom queries using query and reporting tools
Required
Extensive knowledge of data management best practices and quality control processes
Required
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Preferred
Solid understanding of Financial Close process in Oracle Cloud and R12 across all Subledger modules General Ledger
Working experience in at least 2 Oracle finance modules along with good understanding of overall processes and data flows across all finance modules
Exposure to Audit and Controls requirements and expectations
Understanding of change control processes
Technical Skills
System Configuration
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
Cloud Technologies & Platforms
Data Analysis
Data Modeling
Data Warehousing & ETL Processes
Reporting Tools
Systems Security & Access Control
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