Accounting & Finance

Location:
Halifax The Finance Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, support and integration of the finance systems used predominantly by the US business. Based in Halifax, the role owns user and configuration administration for Sage Intacct and Ramp, supports Planful integrations, troubleshoots system and transaction issues, and coordinates with Finance, IT, vendors and business users to secure effective resolution. The postholder will distinguish system or setup issues from accounting and coding matters, directing finance questions to the appropriate Finance owner. Manage users, security access, dimensions and other agreed system configuration, maintaining accurate records and appropriate controls. Sage Intacct support: Help users determine whether transaction difficulties arise from system configuration, setup or another technical issue; Accounting issue escalation: Identify matters requiring accounting judgement or correction and refer them to the appropriate Controller or Finance team member for review and resolution. Manage users, access and approval workflows, ensuring configuration remains aligned with agreed finance processes and controls. Ramp deployment support: Support approved solution deployments with relevant business and vendor teams, including planning, testing, implementation and post-launch support. Finance and coding queries: Route questions concerning accounting treatment, coding or finance policy to the appropriate Controller or Finance team member rather than providing accounting advice. Work with Finance, technology teams and system owners to develop, test and maintain integrations between Planful and connected platforms, including Sage Intacct and Great Plains Translate approved dimension and data requirements into system changes, confirm ownership, track dependencies and elevate unresolved decisions or resourcing constraints.



Direct Coupa requests to the designated Coupa owner, as Coupa administration and support are outside this role's scope. Maintain configuration records, support procedures, training materials, change logs and evidence required for access reviews and audit. Experience administering, supporting or configuring a finance, enterprise resource planning, accounting or financial planning system. Hands-on experience with user administration, workflows, dimensions, master data and system integrations in a controlled workplace. Practical experience supporting Sage Intacct, Ramp or Planful, or comparable finance platforms. Good understanding of core finance processes and the ability to distinguish system or configuration issues from matters requiring accounting judgement. Experience troubleshooting transaction, interface and data-flow issues and coordinating resolution across Finance, IT and vendors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues using data and system evidence. Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce guidance, train users and explain technical matters to non-technical audiences. Customer-focused and responsive Comfortable taking ownership and escalating risks appropriately Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement Post-secondary qualification in finance, accounting, information systems, business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Experience supporting US finance operations or a multi-entity, multi-currency organisation. Knowledge of financial controls, audit requirements, role-based access and segregation of duties. Experience with system implementation, upgrades, testing, user training, automation or process improvement. Working knowledge of databases, query tools, business intelligence platforms or integration concepts. Experience working with a service-management or ticketing platform.

📌 Finance System Administrator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Davies North America
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality