The Senior Business Systems Manager role supervises a team of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) specialists for the JD Edwards and associated business systems. The position will oversee the support and development functions for the ERP system in the following areas:1. End user support: Resolve issues, provide training, and consult on best practices.2. Development: Implement new functionality for the ERP and associated systems to meet business needs.3. Systems Availability: Maintain a highly available and secure system through planned upgrades and maintenance.Additional accountabilities for this position include ensuring that the ERP system is configured and utilized to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s users. This is achieved by working with departmental business operations experts to understand and document user requirements, propose best business practice solutions, and support the implementing of identified process and productivity enhancements to improve operational performance. Where necessary, the Senior Business Systems Manager may be involved from time-to-time in a tactical role to support modules where they have strong technical and functional knowledge, and where the team currently lacks experience.The Senior Business Systems Manager is an excellent oral and written communicator with the analytical, and problem-solving skills necessary to identify and implement solutions that improve and optimize business operations. The Senior Business Systems Manager will oversee the management and execution of projects to accomplish business objectives and the integration of acquisitions. The Senior Business Systems Manager will also build strong relationship with the business leaders at Hawkins to ensure that the team is aligned with business objectives.

JD Edwards Business Analyst with a focus on financial processes.Key Accomplishments:-Led the upgrade of our JD Edwards ERP system for the General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable areas of the business. -Manage multiple projects including integrating acquired companies onto our system and processes.-Work on continual process improvements throughout the organization.

Financial Budgeting-Assist with reviewing prior year performance by business unit-Identify key drivers of expenses and look for trends or anomalies-Coordinate budget requests with department-level managers-Maintain budget data in MS Excel workbooks and MS Access database-Assist accounting team with capital expenditure budget and analysis-Explain financial budget vs. actual variances to managementReporting-Complete month end schedules and reports for review, including those for accounting, sales leaders, management, and the Board of Directors-Note significant trends or variances to prior year and/or budget-Reconcile various financial/sales systems and insure integritySales Commissions-Prepare bi-weekly and quarterly commissions for submission to payroll-Troubleshoot issues with sales order commission calculations and work with necessary parties to resolve in an effective and timely mannerProcess Refinement-Work with Business Analyst on JD Edwards system updates, improvements and error resolutions-Review and recommend process improvement to increase efficiency and effectivenessOther FP&A and Accounting Responsibilities-Financial modeling of potential mergers and acquisitions-Assist Accounting Department with Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual closings including reconciliation of selected general ledger accounts where applicable-Participate in other duties, projects, or responsibilities as needed or as time permits-Follow SOX procedures and controls, as well as corporate accounting procedures.-Responsible to ensure that internal controls pertaining to processes as documented in the Company's Sarbanes Oxley documentation are adhered to. Any deviation from the documented controls should be reported to supervisor or another person in management.

• Mentored and trained other employees on the Accounts Receivable team• Performed SOX testing and analysis on certain processes relating to AR• Lead projects that focused on process improvement

• Perform financial research and analysis to establish new and existing customer credit limits and accounts• Resolve billing discrepancies and initiate invoice corrects• Review, update, and maintain all reporting and department spreadsheets• Maintain and update customer’s sales tax rates for multiple states• Sustain strong working relationships with customers and internal departments• Work with the Business Analysts on JD Edwards system updates, improvements, and error resolutions to increase the system’s efficiency and effectiveness

-Worked with JD Edwards database to manage and maintain customer accounts-Completed daily bank schedules and weekly reconciliations-Matched freight invoices to what is accrued and fix any variances-Rolled costs for products being transferred to different branch plants as well as setting up direct shipping costs and LIFO costs-Filing and paying state sales and use taxes monthly-Contacted customers about their accounts receivable balances and resolved any issues