SUPERVISOR, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

JOB TITLE: SUPERVISOR, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

LOCATION: BANGOR

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supervisor, Financial Systems, serves as Accounting's primary superuser and subject matter expert for the Company's Financial Information System (FIS) and related reporting and planning tools. This role is responsible for the governance, support, and continuous improvement of financial systems used for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities. This position partners with Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, and other business areas to ensure system functionality, data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective business processes.

This role requires strong leadership, business process knowledge, and accounting expertise. Success depends on developing a high-performing team, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and understanding how business processes and transactions flow through the organization and ultimately impact accounting records, regulatory reporting, financial statements, and management reporting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership and Supervision

o Supervises, mentors, and develops team members, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.

o Oversees work assignments and priorities to ensure timely completion of financial systems initiatives and support activities.

o Builds a collaborative and accountable environment focused on continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.

o Coordinates knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-training to ensure adequate support and continuity across financial systems and reporting processes.

Financial Systems Governance and Support

o Serves as Accounting's primary superuser and support resource for the Company's Financial Information System (FIS).

o Develops and maintains a deep understanding of financial system structures, accounting workflows, business processes, and reporting requirements.

o Partners with business stakeholders to understand operational processes and ensure transactions are accurately reflected within financial systems and reports.

o Analyzes system and reporting issues, identifies root causes, and coordinates solutions with Accounting, Information Technology, and other business areas.

o Supports system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and other technology initiatives impacting Accounting and Finance.

o Manages relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and other third-party service providers, coordinating support activities, issue resolution, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives to meet Accounting and Finance business needs.

o Performs system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing to ensure changes produce expected accounting and reporting results.

o Assists with master data maintenance and governance processes to ensure data integrity and effective internal controls.

o Document business processes, system procedures, reporting logic, and internal controls.

Reporting, Analysis, and Continuous Improvement

o Develop, maintain, and enhance financial, operational, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting solutions.

o Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate manual activities, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting capabilities.

o Support the administration and ongoing development of Accounting and Finance applications, including FIS, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and future financial platforms.

o Perform ad hoc analysis and other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field required; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

o 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, financial systems, business systems, or related areas, including experience supporting financial systems and business processes.

o 2+ years of supervisory or demonstrated team leadership experience in an accounting, finance, or business systems environment.

o Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.

o Demonstrated ability to understand end-to-end business processes and how transactions flow through financial systems to accounting records, management reporting, and financial statements. o Experience supporting, administering, implementing, enhancing, or optimizing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, or other enterprise financial systems required.

o Experience participating in or leading financial systems implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, or other technology initiatives required.

o Knowledge of utility accounting, US GAAP, and FERC accounting principles, or experience working in a regulated industry preferred.

o Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills

o Ability to translate business and accounting requirements into clear system, reporting, and process requirements and communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

o Position is primarily sedentary. Some walking, standing and driving required.

o Position requires strong oral and written communication skills.

o Position requires strong interpersonal skills.

o Position requires visual and mental concentration.

RATE OF PAY:

Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Versant Power is a drug-free, tobacco-free and fragrance-free workplace.

Versant Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted: 10/27/2026