Senior Finance Specialist

Overview 170 Years Strong Industry Leader Global Impact At Pinkerton the mission is to protect our clients To do this we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions Bonded together we share a commitment to integrity vigilance and excellence Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts The Senior Finance Specialist will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our financial systems ensuring they align with our business operations This position involves close collaboration with various departments to manage finance system configurations and deliver support services The role also encompasses overseeing the software development life cycle management and aiding in business operations specifically related to company billing and month-end activities Responsibilities Represent Pinkerton s core values of integrity vigilance and excellence Finance System Management Configure and maintain finance systems to support business processes efficiently Ensure systems are aligned with the company s goals and strategies Conduct regular system audits to guarantee data accuracy and integrity Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Management Manage and oversee the entire SDLC for finance-related applications Coordinate with IT and development teams to implement system enhancements Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with financial regulations during development processes Business Operations Support Support billing operations ensuring accuracy and timeliness of billing cycles Coordinate with accounting to streamline month-end closing processes Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for finance operations and systems Collaboration and Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and implement appropriate solutions Provide training and support to finance and non-finance staff regarding system functionalities Facilitate regular meetings to review system performance and project status with stakeholders Continuous Improvement Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in finance systems and operations Proactively suggest improvements for optimizing finance processes and systems Lead initiatives for process enhancement to improve operational efficiency All other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor s degree in finance Accounting or related field Certification in finance systems management or similar is preferred Strong understanding of finance operations billing processes and month-end activities Proficient in financial software and systems e g SAP Oracle Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously Working Conditions With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions Regular computer usage Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment Frequent sitting standing and or walking Travel as required Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race ethnicity color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity expression sexual orientation marital prenatal status pregnancy childbirth or related conditions religion creed age disability genetic information veteran status or any protected status by local state federal or country-specific law