Implementation Manager - Accounting

Company Description:

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.

We are a growing, values-led community of 350 employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning. And we’re succeeding! As of early 2024, we are supporting 3200+ schools in 60 countries.

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Position Summary:

The role has a dual focus: the primary focus is to lead the successful implementation of Veracross Business Modules focusing on more complex and demanding projects that require an understanding of accounting, systems, and the Veracross products. These projects are executed on time and on budget, while fostering trusting relationships with client Business Offices. The secondary focus is on using subject matter expertise and experience to continually improve the implementation processes and procedures.   

Responsibilities:

• Deliver Accounting platform consulting and organizational change management to complex Business Offices, large and small. This multi-month implementation consulting consists of: 

• Platform transition options consulting: Through discovery and collaboration with the client, evaluate, demo, and revise setup options. 

• Orchestrate successful Business Office change management, where the tailored configurations, once approved, are documented, socialized, and deployed. 

• Business Office workflow consulting: Create documented models to support the ways the school's Business Office can best leverage the Veracross Accounting module to support their operation.  

• Alongside the Veracross Lead Project Manager, develop Business Office implementation project plans based on the Accounting module configuration. 

• Develop and orchestrate tailored Accounting support handoffs.  
• Mentor clients in their chart of accounts design as needed.  

• Coach Implementation Managers from basic Accounting consulting proficiency to moderate Accounting consulting proficiency.  

• Write and update internal documentation to support continuous improvement of a standardized, best practice, Accounting implementation process, including training and adoption.   

• Lead direct training engagements for strategic and high-complexity Accounting offices. 

• Develop and maintain Accounting module product feedback that emerges from direct consultations. 

• Achieve consultation success on time, and on budget 

• 4-year university degree or equivalent experience. 

• Accounting degree, coursework, or relevant experience in a Business Office setting  

• 5-10 years of experience implementing Accounting software, including data  
  conversion; experience with SaaS a plus.  

• Experience in leading Veracross Full Accounting Implementations, or similar SaaS accounting implementation experience preferred  

• Experience as part of an independent school business office running a SaaS  
  accounting platform a plus  

• A solid understanding of the fundamental accounting equation; the general journal; the chart of accounts; general ledger reporting (balance sheet, trial balance, profit & loss statements); fiscal period and fiscal year closing; budgeting; reconciliations; and sub-ledger processing (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, purchases journal, fixed assets, project accounting)  

• Skilled user of technology, comfortable learning and using the many types of  
  systems that support a technical workspace  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public  
  speaking, presentation delivery, etc.  

• Ability to make complex decisions and recommendations under limited direction  
  and using a high degree of initiative and independent judgement  

• Ability to learn complex, enterprise level software systems at a level that supports teaching others  

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment  

• Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis  

• Highly organized with the ability to self manage in a remote and/or hybrid work  
  environment  

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time if needed  
  

The best tools to get the job done!

When you join Veracross, you get a brand new Macbook Pro, a 32-inch monitor, and an adjustable desk and Herman Miller chair for the office. There's also an allowance for your setup at home to ensure you're comfortable working there.

Growth opportunities!

Veracross is growing fast, allowing you to own your role and grow with us! Operating within a global team, there are opportunities for professional development allowing your skills to grow as the business grows.

Work/life balance

Management encourages taking hour-long lunches and finishing on time and understands that you have a life outside of work. You can take the day off for your birthday and get a $100-a-year allowance for well-being. Massage, anyone?

Parental leave policy

As part of Veracross parental leave policy, you’re eligible for paid leave as a primary parent and secondary parent when you welcome a new child into your family. This is available after 12 months in a full-time role.

Flexibility

Veracross offers a flexible working environment, including hybrid options to work from home and the office.

Make a difference

Our work makes a positive contribution to our schools, their students and their families around the world!

Snacks, drinks & coffee

Digistorm’s (Veracross) Gold Coast HQ offers a coffee machine, snack bar and fully stocked drinks fridge to keep energy levels high! Vege chips, kombucha, almond milk, cookies; you name it, they have it.

Culture

The Veracross team is fun, relaxed, and sociable, reflected in the casual dress code and social events. The office has an open floor plan, which allows for cross-team communication and a collaborative environment. Join some staff for lunchtime surfing or hit up nearby food spots for a burger by the beach.