Strategic Business Analyst - Solutions Department

Your passion. Your purpose

If you're here, you're looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm's success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you're in the early stages of your professional journey or you're further down your path, we're focused on helping you achieve your goals - whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

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How You'll Make an Impact:

Collaborating with the department Executive Committee to understand technology needs
Offering innovative solutions to support department and firm-wide strategic goals
Assisting department Executive Committee with the definition and implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, and guidelines for technology utilization
Managing department specific software, license utilization, contacts, and contracts with technology vendors
Serving as project manager for department technology application requirements, configurations, updates, and implementations
Serving as the department representative to facilitate the initiation and completion of project service requests with IT department representatives
Serving as a liaison between the department and IT to achieve firm and department goals
Serving as the product owner for department specific software and technologies
Providing subject matter expertise to support the software use and incident resolutions, including major issues
Working with the training department to provide solutions to increase knowledge of department technologies, including developing and facilitating training programs
Collaborating with other department specific business analysts
Coordinating user groups and committees to gather information and support carrying out responsibilities of the role
Developing technology budget for the department
Actively supporting the business combination process from due diligence consulting through implementation of all related applications and the associated data, including onboarding and training of incoming department associates
Committee Membership
iSTAC - Information Systems & Technology Advisory Committee
Innovation and Change Management team meetings
Business Combination Team
Other department specific committees related to strategic initiatives, technology, policies and procedures, and risk management/quality control
Internal Management
Managing associates (direct reports) and/or working groups
Strategic identification of software for client service
Developing strategies and continued maintenance for firm and client data
Managing subpoena requests, including securing data and providing requested documents
Assisting with addressing risk management issues
Technology and Applications
Providing guidance to leadership and associates regarding software use
Leading overall software management, including release updates, communication, training, support, documentation, and procedure development
Application inventory management
Vendor Relationship Management, including holding vendors accountable when issues arise
Reviewing new products, including demos/trials, approval requests and implementation
Business Combinations
Partnering with business combination team to establish protocols, develop relationships and build trust with combining firm
Managing all aspects of integration to Rehmann, including software applications, data management, policies and procedures and issue resolution
Your Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Manager and above level responsibilities within a similar organization
Experience with software and cloud-based applications used in Client Advisory Services (CAS), including accounting, bill pay, payroll, workflow
Practical experience working in an accounting and advisory practice, demonstrating a strong understanding of client needs and effective service delivery
Experience with tax or assurance practice is a plus as the need to understand the correlations is essential
A solid foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting
Working knowledge of data analytic software
Ability to prioritize work and manage time, including identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies
Proven experience in taking on leadership roles for department and/or firm-wide projects
Ability to manage projects effectively, including budgets and timelines
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and deliver client, internal, and external presentations
Ability to clearly communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
Ability to speak and provide training in public/group situations
Confidence in working with associates at all levels within the organization

We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest asset, and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer