DTC Integrations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONYou’re an original. So are we.We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labour and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.The DTC Integrations Manager is a member of the FICO ERP project team and is responsible for ensuring finance requirements/input is considered in all Direct to Consumer related processes for our European systems implementation. The DTC Integrations Manager actively participates in the analysis and decomposition of Direct to Consumer processes, documents the business process requirements, and takes part in designing the system enablers to support the organization’s To-Be process vision while remaining in close contact with the end-user community and business stakeholders.ABOUT THE JOB (RESPONSIBILITIES): Understand globally aligned Direct to Consumer-related processes/systems and lead design/implementation for our European affiliates to support achievement of business objectives and finance requirementsWork with third party service providers (payment service providers, etc.) throughout project phases, including but not limited to; conducting periodic status or working session meetings, coordinating system integrated testing (SIT) phases, coordinating business ramp up/down activities for Go-Live.Support the FICO Business and IT teams and other cross functional teams to deliver the project according to scope, benefits and timelineRepresent the business requirements for his/her functional areaAct as a champion of the solution within the business Participate in business process discussions and functional IT conversationsDevelop business process documentation (process flows, business process procedures, etc)Actively participate in workshops and presentations to validate business processes and solutions with the end user communityAid in the design of reports, forms, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and user authorizations Outline business processes and provide input to system configuration decisions in his/her area(s) of functional expertiseIdentify, document, resolve and escalates issuesDevelop test scenarios and validate test scripts.Participate in the system testing phase to ensure that the systems built meets the business requirementsHelp identify and diagnose errors and drive successful resolution of issues through all project phases (design, testing, and stabilization)Support data conversion activities (strategy, data cleansing, validation, etc)Assist in formal and informal change management activitiesAssist in the development of training materials (identification, documentation, validation, etc)Provide first line of support during implementation stabilization period and hyper careMaintain a pro-active collaboration, integration and communication approach with key stakeholders within the project and beyond, to enable full transparency on current and future business strategies and/or initiatives.ABOUT YOU (QUALIFICATIONS):Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.Chartered Accountant a plusExperience: 7+ years professional work experience in accounting / finance, including US GAAP.3-5 years’ experience with Direct to Consumer-related business models/operations and systems processes, including revenue recognition, cash and credit card reconciliation. Experience with retail inventory accounting / management a plus.Requires strong knowledge of one or more areas of credit card processing, including authorizations, settlement, reporting and/or reconciliation At least a basic understanding of banking concepts and related master data, including posting rules and search stringsExperience in management/COPA reporting preferred2+ years of leadership experience is a plusSAP system user experience, S4 preferredSAP FI General LedgerElectronic Bank Statement ProcessingSAP FI-Accounts ReceivableSAP Material MasterSAP Material LedgerApplication software skills, including presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing applicationsLanguage Proficiency in EnglishExperience with systems implementation projects preferred.Familiar with Jira/Confluence or similar tools preferred.Skills and Abilities:Ability to quickly learn organizational structure, business strategies and processesStrong analytical skills and the ability to move forward with incomplete informationStrong knowledge of one or more business domain areas with strong business application knowledgeRespect of his/her peer group and end-user community for his/her knowledge and skillsEmpowerment to make decisions on functional, process, or operational changesExcellent team player skills, with strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to raise relevant issues, drive for solution, and make decisions under time constraintsExperience with conducting presentations and trainingAbility to adapt to changesAbility to work in a fast paced, hands-on environmentStrong time management skills and the ability to multi-taskCapable of writing clear and well-structured business requirements documentsCapable of documenting business and functional requirements for current/future state processesAbility to represent change within the organizationExperience working with multiple levels of the organization and across functions or domainsAbility to resolve minor conflicts/issues using different tactics prior to escalationWillingness to work a flexible schedule on occasion, to collaborate with team members in different time zones/countries and/or meet critical project deadlinesCore Values:Exhibit core company behaviors that focus on how we at LS&Co. operate together day to day regardless of level, function or locationKnow the Business; Own the Result; Company First; Be Part of the Solution; Lead by ExampleLOCATIONZaventem, BelgiumFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees