Project Accounting Global Module Owner

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Summary:

The Wabtec Finance IT Team is growing to support our worldwide consolidation of ERP environments and financial systems transformation.  If you are a Finance IT professional with leadership skills, Oracle implementation expertise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would like to invite you to get to know us. 

The Project Accounting Global Module Owner (GMO) will be involved in projects ranging from enhancements to ERP implementations and major initiatives impacting Finance systems/processes, evaluating requirements, proposing high level solutions aligned with global standards and ensuring successful deployments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead activities for Finance ERP implementations and major initiatives including planning, configuration, testing, training, conversion strategies, and on time rollouts for financial modules

• Evaluate project requirements and assess viability and impact of proposals on existing business processes and system architecture

• Capture high level solutions and business process flows for major initiatives which have impact on business processes or system architecture. Analyze and highlight any gaps or inefficiencies within the proposals when aligned with cross functional business processes and system architecture

• Ensure changes related to finance ERP implementations/major initiatives go through proper testing and relevant documentation is created for future reference

• Own and maintain important process documentation and workflow designs that are relevant to cross functional business processes and system ecosystems

• Transition new implementation solutions to the operational support team for level 1 and level 2 issues and provide support for level 3 issues

• Communicate lessons learned post implementation

• Proactively Identify and drive projects that simplify the system footprint and/or streamline finance processes

• Work with IT leaders and module owners for prioritization of critical issues and assist on resolution when required 

• Support the IT organization and finance with month end close activities as related to finance modules and integrations when required

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with implementation of Oracle Project Accounting and Oracle Financials

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an information systems design (development experience with implementation, customization, business analyst or technical analyst experience) implementation or operations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or Masters in Business Administration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of finance processes particularly Oracle Project Accounting, and key ERP functionalities and configurations aligned to those processes

• Understanding of the key tables used by Oracle finance modules and how they are related

• Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud platform is a plus

• Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources

• Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives

• Strong analytical and strong problem solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans

• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly

Physical Demands:

• Frequently communicating with others to exchange information

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

• Frequently remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

• Frequently repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

• Frequently assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

Work Environment:

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable environmental elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

• Occasional travel to manufacturing environments where exposure to outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind, noisy environments, and potentially hazardous condition. In the environments, employee must follow all applicable safety and PPE guidelines

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.