Lead Functional Programmer

Heidrick & Struggles - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Functional Programmer at Heidrick & Struggles is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining financial software applications, leveraging advanced programming skills and a deep understanding of financial processes and PeopleSoft ERP. This role collaborates with finance teams to ensure system integrity, optimize performance, and align with industry regulations, playing a crucial part in improving financial systems and processes to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain financial applications and modules to meet business needs.
• Write, modify, and debug complex code using appropriate programming languages.
• Maintain and enhance existing financial systems to improve performance, usability, and functionality.
• Analyze business and financial system requirements to develop technical solutions.
• Work closely with finance teams to gather requirements, assess needs, and recommend system enhancements.
• Design system architectures and workflows that improve financial processes, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions.
• Ensure proper integration of financial systems with other enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and test system integrations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to financial systems, ensuring data integrity and consistency across platforms.
• Lead or contribute to financial system projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on project progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Work closely with financial stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers and analysts.
• Act as a liaison between IT and financial teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of technical challenges and business requirements.
• Ensure that financial systems adhere to industry regulations (e.g., SOX, SOC, GAAP) and internal policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum of five years of application team management experience, including at least three years in a Financial Systems team role.
• Minimum of five years PeopleSoft Financials functional experience, including at least three of the following modules: AR, Billing, AP, Cash Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SaaS solutions.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.