Principal Business Systems Analyst, QAD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +42 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide functional support and enhance the QAD AE and QAD EE Finance modules.

• Analyze business workflows, identify deficiencies, and suggest system-driven enhancements.

• Collect and document business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and testing plans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to month-end and year-end financial closures.

• Support configurations across multiple domains, cross-domain transactions, and financial consolidation processes.

• Develop and maintain MD50 documentation for business requirements while adhering to SDLC and change-control protocols.

• Lead or assist in QAD implementation initiatives, covering domain setup, financial configurations, testing, and user training.

• Identify prospects for process improvement, automation, and enhanced financial controls.

• Collaborate with global QAD analysts, business executives, Finance, Operations, and technical teams.

• Provide training and mentorship to users on QAD functionalities, financial processes, and standardized global practices.

• Support integrations between QAD and other complementary systems.

• Advocate for the standardization of QAD processes across various domains and business units.

• Be prepared to travel domestically and internationally up to 5–10% as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, IT, or a closely related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

• Over 8 years of practical experience in supporting QAD AE and/or QAD EE environments.

• Strong functional knowledge of QAD Finance modules, including GL, AP, AR, Costing, multi-currency, and multi-domain.

• Experience in implementing QAD within multi-domain and multi-currency business settings.

• Demonstrated ability to assist with month-end and year-end close processes, troubleshoot financial discrepancies, and resolve cross-domain posting issues.

• Proficiency in gathering business requirements and producing functional design specifications, process flows, test plans, and MD50 documents.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing or distribution business processes.

• Experience in participating in SDLC and change management initiatives.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations, and global IT teams.

• Capability to work successfully in a remote setting and coordinate across different time zones.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

• Must consistently exemplify the Company’s core values.

• Extensive expertise in QAD EE Finance is highly preferred.

• Experience in supporting global ERP environments and cross-functional business teams is preferred.

• Familiarity with complementary QAD modules is preferred.

• Experience with QAD upgrades, domain migrations, or multi-domain consolidations is preferred.

• A valid driver's license and passport are required.

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive wage.

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision).

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Wellness Program.

• Supplemental Health Plans.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Opportunities for Training and Development.

• Holiday Pay opportunities.

• Employee discounts.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• On-the-job training and skills enhancement.

• Basic Life Insurance Leave Program.

• Employee Events.

• Flexibility to work after hours as business needs dictate.

• Remote work arrangement.