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Senior Systems Analyst, Record to Report

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, 7-10 years of experience in Record to Report management, Experience with Anaplan, Blacksmith, High Radius preferred.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead and support cash applications, trade management systems
  • Manage system enhancements for efficient business operations
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with system applications
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Vital Farms Food & Beverages SME https://www.vitalfarms.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

The Senior Systems Analyst reports to the Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible for ensuring that Vital Farms derives the maximum business value from our systems that support our Record to Report functions spanning across Accounting, FP&A, and Sales, resulting in efficient and effective business operations and regulatory compliance. This individual leads the planning, designing, implementing, and supporting cash application, trade management, and associated systems at Vital Farms. They will collect and analyze business requirements, optimize business processes with business stakeholders, define system requirements, complete application configuration, and development, test, and end-user training and support. 

They will be responsible for Anaplan, Blacksmith, and High Radius’s smooth functioning and any future Record to Report-related applications. With a focus on continuous improvement and eliminating redundancies, they will partner with Farm, Plant, and IT stakeholders on process and system enhancements, thoughtfully building and managing in alignment with Vital Farms' mission and values. 

What You'll Do:

Strategy, Architecture, and Training Responsibilities 

  • Work closely with the Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture and various business stakeholders in defining business requirements and shaping the long-term direction of the Record to Report application architecture platform
  • Facilitate organizational strategies for governance, design, implementation, integration, and usage
  • Ensure that the use of applications within the Record to Report application architecture platform enhances our Running-the-Business abilities
  • Project Management & Communications for new implementations and platform enhancements
  • Review all updates to the Record to Report application architecture platform and ensure there is no impact on the overall architecture and integration with downstream systems
  • Collaborate with L&D to curate a training plan for end users 

Change Management: 

  • Drive adoption of the Record to Report application architecture platform and supported processes across the organization by delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable technology solutions
  • Foster the creation of a process-driven culture, related competencies, and business process literacy across the enterprise
  • Provide training and support to end-users on financial systems and processes, including creating user guides and conducting workshops 

Record to Report Application Architecture Platform Responsibilities 

  • Analyze and design IT systems and processes related to the Record to Report cycle, ensuring they align with business requirements and financial regulations
  • Ensure the Record to Report application architecture platform is configured and optimized in a manner to support business operations effectively
  • Identify opportunities to reduce the level of customizations made to the Record to Report application architecture platform by leveraging out-of-the-box functionality and off-the-shelf bolt-on technology
  • Create and maintain a robust process for managing new and existing Record to Report application architecture platform integrations
  • Researching, identifying, and resolving Record to Report application architecture platform integration errors or failures
  • Direct all configuration, customization, and application development activities, ensuring the team adheres to a standard SDLC process
  • Ensure adequate application support, maintenance, and system administration capabilities are in place, enabling maximum end-user productivity, uptime and availability, and IT efficiencies
  • Lead the implementation of new systems or enhancements to existing systems that support Record to Report activities
  • Build and manage Record to Report application project timelines, budgets, resource capacity planning, and prioritization to align with internal and external resource availability and other competing company priorities
  • Ensure that the Record to Report application architecture platform technology conforms to SOX, SoD, and regulatory compliance-related requirements
  • Ensure controls related to approval levels, user access, routing, etc., are established and maintained in the system
  • Implement and monitor controls to mitigate risks and ensure data accuracy and security
  • Work with the Finance & Accounting team to establish internal controls as they relate to SOPs, compliance, and financial audits
  • Collaborate with IT Leadership to define SLAs, KPIs, Cost to Serve Budget, and Metrics for performance reporting to be used within IT and distributed to business stakeholders
  • Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and financial regulations. 

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in Record to Report application management – Experience with Anaplan, Blacksmith, and High Radius preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Ability to travel 25% for team meetings, company offsites, employee onboarding trips and other business needs  
  • Proven experience in project planning and management experience, leading and deploying cloud-based ERP and business application projects
  • Proven experience in analyzing existing customizations and determining the viability of leveraging out-of-box functionality
  • Experience integrating ancillary on-premises and cloud-based business systems
  • Experience with system design and development, starting from business requirements analysis through implementation and support
  • Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain & Finance Functions; Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • The ability to show a high degree of initiative, adapt to changing organizational and operational needs, and continuously meet deadlines
  • Strong organization skills, prioritization, and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within a flexible work environment
  • Strong attention to detail and a desire to consistently “peel the onion” to uncover opportunities for improvement with our team and our business and vendor partners
  • You demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, from crew to IT partners to executives
  • You are a highly autonomous individual who is performance-driven and personally committed to ensuring all milestones are met on time
  • You are highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and deadlines at once
  • You are able to lead and engage in creative problem-solving with both internal and external partners to identify barriers and come to mutually beneficial solutions
  • Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own
  • You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
  • You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day
  • You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table
  •  You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations. 

What We Bring to the Table:

  • A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
  • Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
  • Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
  • Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
  • Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
  • Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
 

Who We Are: 

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.  

 
Next Steps:
Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. 

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Notification to Agencies:
**Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly. If you have any questions about the application process or the role itself, please reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team at careers@vitalfarms.com .

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Food & Beverages
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented

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