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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IFS Finance Systems Principal - **Company:** Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Regression Testing, SAP FI, Software Deployment, Curam Configuration Tools, Sap Finance, Test Scripts - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5783357770 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Information Systems is required. * CPA, CMA or IFS Practitioner certification is preferred. * 5+ years of experience with IFS ERP Finance modules is required. * 10+ years of ERP Finance functional experience with at least 5 years in IFS is preferred. * Ability to travel 5-15%. * Demonstrates proficiency across IFS General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. * Experience with IFS Cloud (2020 or later preferred); IFS Apps 9/10 accepted. * Hands-on experience troubleshooting and resolving IFS Finance incidents in a live production environment. * Familiarity with IFS posting controls, accounting rules, period management, and financial close processes. * Working knowledge of IFS configuration tools, Business Reporter, and IFS Studio. * Understanding of multi-entity and multi-currency operations, intercompany transactions, and FX revaluation. * Familiarity with general compliance requirements and internal controls as they apply to ERP systems. * Understanding of how IFS Supply Chain, Procurement, and Inventory modules feed financial transactions. * Comfortable engaging with Procurement, Project Controls, and IT stakeholders across functional boundaries. * Strong understanding of upstream IFS business processes across Procurement, Rentals, and Projects, with the ability to identify and resolve posting errors, diagnose root causes, and recommend solution and process improvements. ## Description We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring., The IFS Finance Systems Principal will serve as the dedicated, Americas-based IFS Finance specialist responsible for the technical and functional integrity of IFS Finance across the region - owning configuration architecture, leading the remediation roadmap, and serving as the senior IFS Finance authority for the Americas. This role will require being in the office 3 days week. Requirements: * IFS Finance Operations & Remediation + Owns the active remediation backlog; triage, resolve, and close IFS Finance issues across GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, cash management, and project invoicing. + Serves as the first point of contact for Americas Finance users when IFS issues arise - during close, during daily operations, and during ad-hoc escalations. + Investigates, reproduces, and resolves IFS Finance incidents directly; escalate to internal global support teams or IFS vendor only when configuration changes or code fixes are required. + Supports month-end and year-end close activities: posting runs, error resolution, reconciliation support, and period management. + Oversees resolution of escalated Finance incidents and ensure root-cause closure, ensuring timely communication to affected users. + Serves as key Americas Finance business partner for major IFS development work, ensuring finance requirements are represented in cross-functional projects. + Provides technical leadership and mentorship to the broader Americas finance team on IFS matters, without direct line management. * Process Documentation & Training + Creates and maintains SOPs, work instructions, and quick-reference materials for all Americas IFS Finance processes. + Designs and delivers hands-on training for finance end-users (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, leases, cash, project invoicing and revenue recognition). + Documents error resolution procedures so recurring issues can be handled by the team without escalation. + Builds and maintains an IFS Finance knowledge base capturing configuration decision, lessons learned, and process flows. + Supports onboarding of new Finance users by explaining key IFS processes and navigation. * Cross-Functional Coordination & Business Transformation Liaison + Acts as the Americas Finance business partner for the Business Transformation team, coordinating on prioritization, epic intake, and configuration changes. + Works with the Americas IFS Priority Lead to manage the top Americas priorities list and ensure alignment with Business Transformation. + Coordinates with Procurement, Project Controls, Construction, Fleet and Equipment (Rentals) and Development teams to resolve IFS issues that span functional boundaries (e.g., GRNI, project invoicing, intercompany invoicing). + Serves as Americas Finance representative in cross-functional ERP governance forums and change advisory boards. + Manages CRIM requests: coordinate testing, validate solutions, and ensure Finance sign-off before production deployment. * System Improvement & Change Management + Identifies root causes of recurring issues and propose configuration or process improvements - not just workarounds. + Participates in IFS Cloud upgrades, patches, and service updates: assess Finance impact, coordinate testing, and support cutover. + Contributes to test planning, test script creation, and execution of UAT for Finance-related changes. + Leads and supports regression testing activities during major IFS releases to ensure system stability, validate existing functionality, and prevent the introduction of defects into the production environment. + Evaluates IFS quarterly release features relevant to Finance and recommend adoption where beneficial. + Identifies opportunities to leverage IFS automation and embedded AI to reduce manual finance processes. * Financial Solution Stewardship + Maintains and governs IFS Finance configuration for Americas: chart of accounts, posting controls, accounting rules, tax configuration, and intercompany framework. + Owns the IFS Finance configuration architecture for the Americas, including chart of accounts strategy, intercompany framework, and consolidation design. + Identifies opportunities and drive adoption of newly released IFS Finance functionality to maximize the value delivered from IFS across the region. + Ensures upstream process decisions (procurement, project management, construction milestones) are reflected correctly in Finance - own the upstream/downstream integration touchpoints. + Supports IFS Consolidation for multi-entity reporting, intercompany eliminations, and management vs. statutory reporting. + Advises on IFS Finance configuration decisions with an understanding of downstream impact on reporting, compliance, and audit. + Ensures internal controls are maintained and strengthened as processes and configurations evolve. + Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected. + Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures. * Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude. * Closes current remediation items. * Creates documentation and training materials. * Serves as business liaison to the Business Transformation team. Safety: * Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.