Senior Systems Specialist

Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Business Software Software Documentation Monitoring of Systems IT Management Information Technology Operations Netsuite Systems Integration Boomi Information Technology Data Analytics
+1 more
Coupa Procurement

Job description

  • Systems Administration
  • Oversee the administration, configuration, and maintenance of our Finance systems, infrastructure, and business applications (tools NetSuite, Coupa, Boomi, and related integrations).
  • Manage user access, permissions, onboarding/offboarding, and license management across platforms.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and disruption.
  • Maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Budget Management & Analysis
  • Support the development, tracking, and reconciliation of IT capital (CapEx) and operating (OpEx) budgets.
  • Partner with Finance and FP&A teams to ensure accurate cost forecasting, variance analysis, and budget reporting.
  • Analyze IT spending trends and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize resource allocation.
  • Assist in the preparation of budget proposals, business cases, and financial presentations for IT leadership review.
  • Monitor vendor contracts, renewals, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
  • Project Management
  • Lead and support the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects from initiation through completion.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers, and status reports.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and team members to ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.
  • Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and communicate progress to leadership and relevant departments.
  • Apply project management best practices and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) as appropriate to each initiative.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as a key liaison between the Finance System team and business departments to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Create and maintain a repository of technical documentation, user guides, and knowledge base articles.
  • Support end-user training and adoption efforts related to new systems and technology rollouts., By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Certified Project Manager certification?, Do you have experience in Project stakeholder communication?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Systems Specialist to support our Finance Systems team with systems administration, budget management & analysis, and project oversight. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation and business acumen, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the reliability of our Finance systems, optimizing operational spending, and driving the successful delivery of technology initiatives across the organization., * Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in finance systems administration, IT operations, or a related role.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting IT budgets, financial reporting, and analysis.
  • Proven track record of managing technology projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization., * Master’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
  • Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, Boomi, and FloQast).
  • Experience working in a nonprofit, education, or multi-entity organizational environment.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.

Benefits & conditions

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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