MDM Analyst - Finance

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Role: Finance MDM Analyst

Job Summary: Reporting to the Global Master Data Management Manager, the Finance MDM Analyst will be responsible for the governance, maintenance, quality, and integrity of finance master data across ERP and enterprise systems. This includes managing financial master data such as General Ledger accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Internal Orders, Company Codes, Business Partners, Chart of Accounts, and other finance reference data. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Controllers, IT, and other business stakeholders to ensure master data is accurate, standardized, compliant with organizational policies, and effectively supports business operations, reporting, compliance, and ERP initiatives.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of finance master data in accordance with established governance policies and standards
• Manage finance master data objects including General Ledger Accounts, Cost Centers, Business Units, Profit Centers, Internal Orders, Company Codes, Customers and Vendors, Chart of Accounts, Functional Areas, Tax Codes, Asset Classes, Automatic Accounting Instructions, and Distribution and Manufacturing Accounting Instructions
• Execute master data setup and configuration within ERP and enterprise systems
• Coordinate master data requests and workflows to ensure established data quality standards and service level expectations are met
• Execute master data governance processes and approval workflows
• Perform data quality checks and identify, analyze, and resolve duplicate, inaccurate, or incomplete records
• Monitor data quality KPIs and recommend corrective actions
• Support periodic master data audits and data reconciliations
• Analyze business requests for compliance and accuracy prior to data entry and completion
• Review and improve master data request guidelines and processes
• Provide master data support to business departments and escalate issues to the Global Master Data Manager when required
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate master data processes
• Analyze audits, metrics, and trends to identify process and data improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies where applicable
• Collaborate with business teams to understand requirements and provide data-driven recommendations
• Support ERP implementations, conversions, and finance-related projects
• Collaborate with IT on master data configuration, testing, and system enhancements
• Perform User Acceptance Testing for finance master data changes
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, HR, IT, and other business teams
• Coordinate approvals for new master data requests
• Understand end-to-end business processes and provide data management and integrity expertise to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, corporate governance standards, segregation of duties, and approval requirements
• Maintain documentation supporting audit readiness
• Analyze trends and recommend improvements to governance processes
• Measure and report on master data quality, request volumes, turnaround times, and compliance metrics
• Participate in internal projects and provide subject matter expertise related to master data
• Provide business analysis and requirements gathering support for master data project initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional Business, IT, and MDM teams to understand requirements and provide analytical input

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in Finance Master Data Management, Finance Operations, ERP support, or a related field
• Strong understanding of data management disciplines including master data operations, governance, data quality, and data analysis
• Previous experience with finance and accounting processes and/or managing Finance Master Data within an ERP system
• Previous experience with JD Edwards and/or other ERP systems
• Understanding of finance organizational structures
• Knowledge of Master Data Management principles
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex or technical information to a variety of audiences
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong process orientation and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong customer service and time management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, basic macros, fuzzy matching, and conditional formatting
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI is an asset
• Basic SQL query knowledge is an asset
• Experience with workflow or ticketing tools such as ServiceNow is an asset
• Certified Data Management Professional designation is an asset
• ERP certification is an asset

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.