Regional Financial Systems Manager - Americas

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When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Position Overview

The Regional Financial Systems Manager is responsible for the performance, stability, and support of financial and operational applications used within their region. The role works closely with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to ensure that systems support accurate financial reporting, efficient processes, and strong internal controls.

This position participates in global initiatives and works with corporate teams on standards and strategy, but ownership and accountability focus on the regional system landscape. The manager must understand how companies operate, especially in accounting, period close, procurement, and inventory flows, and must be able to interpret how system changes affect financial outcomes.

The role includes leadership of regional support staff and coordination with vendors and implementation partners.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Regional Oversight

• Lead regional application support teams, including workload planning, coaching, and performance management.
• Set operational expectations for service quality, issue resolution, and communication.
• Promote consistent processes and clear documentation within the regional team.

System Operations and Support

• Oversee daily operations of regional financial systems, ensuring stability, and timely incident response.
• Review configuration and functional requests, evaluate impacts on financial processes, and approve changes.
• Coordinate with business users during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to ensure systems support required activities.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements in process, training, or system setup.

Financial Process Alignment

• Work closely with Finance leadership to ensure systems support key processes such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, procurement, and inventory.
• Ensure that system behavior aligns with accounting controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Translate business needs into clear system requirements, considering accounting and operational impacts.

Regional Project Delivery

• Lead or support regional system initiatives, upgrades, integrations, and new deployments.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and user acceptance activities.
• Prepare project plans, manage tasks, and ensure deliverables meet regional business requirements.
• Communicate progress and issues to IT and Finance leadership.

Coordination with Global Teams

• Participate in global solution design discussions, sharing regional needs and constraints.
• Implement global standards, templates, and best practices within the region.
• Provide feedback on global initiatives to ensure regional readiness and adoption.

Vendor and Partner Management

• Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and support providers.
• Track performance against service levels and escalate issues when necessary.
• Support contract renewals and evaluations for regional tools and services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required English / Spanish bi-lingual. Portuguese is also strongly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Systems, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of experience working with financial systems in a multi-site or multi-entity company.
• Experience with at least one major ERP (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP Business One, Pronto Xi, Totvs).
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial controls, and operational workflows.
• Experience leading teams or managing staff.
• Experience supporting or implementing financial modules such as General Ledger, AP, AR, FA, Procurement, or Inventory.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Solid understanding of how system configuration affects financial outcomes.
• Knowledge of integration methods and supporting tools such as APIs, middleware, or Power Platform.
• Familiarity with change management, testing processes, and structured support models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills across technical and business groups.

Key Attributes

• Practical understanding of how businesses operate and how financial processes interact.
• Able to translate business problems into system solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across cultures and time zones.
• Organized, dependable, and focused on delivering quality outcomes.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to support global standards while managing regional needs.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.