Job Description

Job Title: Financial Systems Analyst

Reporting To: Manager, Financial Systems & Processes

Company: Taggart Construction Ltd

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Taggart Group of Companies

A family business that\xe2\x80\x99s been around for more than 75 years, the Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and work collaboratively on commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation, and offer our clients the many benefits of vertical integration.

Position Summary

The Financial Systems Analyst will support the Manager with the Accounting, Information Technology, and Project Management teams in order to solicit requirements, test, and develop system improvements and updates. They will work closely with our teams on training, support, development and will create and/or maintain user documentation in order to maintain business continuity within the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• First line for users in resolving issues or questions related to their use of the ERP system, liaising with the vendor support for routine matters and escalating to the Manager where required.
• Analyze issues that arise and assist users in determining the best course of action for any corrective measures to be taken, involving appropriate finance or other personnel where appropriate.
• Support the Manager in evaluating software release notes and updates, coordinating, and performing testing, troubleshooting issues with vendor, and assessing readiness for updates to the production environment.
• Assists the Manager with creating and maintaining internal user documentation as required by software enhancements or updates.
• Assists the Manager as required for training of users.
• Maintains some of the system master files for financial-related items including GL accounts, financial statement formats, bank accounts, tax masters, and others not maintained by the master data coordinator.
• Acts as backup to master data coordinator when required due to illness or vacation.
• Creates reports using Interactive Data Inquiry or Cognos BI, as directed by the Manager.
• Assists the Manager as required in evaluation and testing of enhancements and development of new functionality in the ERP system, including integration of other software.
• Brings forwards recommendations for process improvements, policies and procedures, and system efficiencies.
• All other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in finance/accounting is required.
• Prior experience with complex accounting/ERP system enhancements and/or implementation is required.
• Moderate understanding of how computers systems, software, and integrations work.
• 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with financial systems software is required.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls is required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required. Attention to detail is crucial for this role.
• Knowledge of Computer Guidance Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s eCMS Construction ERP is considered a strong asset. Experience using Cognos BI would be considered an asset.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
• Repetitive work.

Application
All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: . Any questions regarding the position can be directed to . We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on our company, please visit: .

Accommodation
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.

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