ERP Finance System Administrator - Woodlands, Houston - Canacre

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The ERP Finance System Administrator will lead and support the development of various strategic initiatives that include Financial systems.  These may include initiatives managed by the Finance group or in support of initiatives led by operating groups.

• Work with Sr. Director and Accounting Manager to build, lead and empower a diverse and capable Finance group.
• Manage and develop company strategic projects in conjunction with the Sr. Director Finance, for efficiencies, growth, and new directions of the company.
• Provide training and guidance to employees for new processes and change management.
• Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety, and wellness of employees.
• Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.

• Establish and implement department policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of the company for the implementation of Oracle JDEdwards
• Facilitate the implementation of strategic initiatives including:
  1. 1. Developing Financial reports
     2. Develop and implement Financial budgets and forecasts in Vantagepoint.
     3. Process improvements in AR, Billing, and AP
     4. Process documentation for Finance
     5. Participate in implementing a purchase order system.
     6. Participate in implementing a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
     7. Participate and represent Finance in new safety initiatives.
• Participation in other strategic initiatives identified by the executive of the company.
• Train and guide the finance staff on new initiatives and processes.
• Review and implement Vantagepoint improvements.
• Learn and participate in Financial reporting requirements to the parent organization.

• Post Secondary Degree in business and/or accounting.

• Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience.
• Experience in ERP systems, Vantagepoint and JDE is considered an asset.
• Experience in consulting is considered an asset.

• Proven analytical, communication, and organizational skills and abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively with deadlines and short-time frames.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess detailed knowledge of accounting standards including U.S. GAAP.
• Moderate proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet proposal deadlines as required.
• Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team while delivering exceptional customer service

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