Job Description

Job Summary:

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for gathering requirements, designing solutions or portions of solutions, assisting or leading the creation of a schedule for developing the solution, and ensuring the proper solution is tested, delivered, documented, and deployed. This role has the ability to self-manage and work independently with little or no supervision needed to complete daily tasks.

Job Duties:

Builds working relationship with key stakeholder groups
Seeks out knowledge and understanding of the key business activities, systems, software, and processes within assigned focus area
Works with stakeholders to understand problems, needs, and enhancements
Produces specifications for new or modified systems through collaboration with business users and other IT staff
Documents requirements using standard templates, workflow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes
Works with other IT staff to produce new systems and software
Researches and evaluates emerging technologies and software solutions for their application to the Firms business needs
Facilitate research to support build versus buy evaluations of software systems and software
Provides reference documentation of systems and software
Plans and facilitates the validation and testing for new systems, software, and enhancements
Facilitates the knowledge transfer and hand-off of new systems and software to the Operational support team
Creates and maintains project and resource plans to successfully implement IT projects
Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks
Maintains and controls projects through oversight, influence, and communication
Develops and executes communication plans for projects that include weekly status reports and project change requests
Facilitates the rollout, documentation, training, and communication to end users affected or impacted by IT projects
Coordinates and manage vendors and vendor resources engaged for project-based initiatives
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises external contractors and vendors as needed to successfully deliver projects

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

High school diploma or GED, required
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management Information Services, preferred

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience in the information technology field, required
Exposure to relational database concepts, required
Experience as a Software Developer or Analyst, preferred
Prior experience working within a professional service firm or military, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Project Management or Agile certifications, preferred
IIBA certifications, preferred

Software:

Hands on experience working with one (1) or more of the following software systems, preferred: Oracle PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Services Automation, Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS, Oracle Business Intelligence, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform & Power Apps, CCH ProSystemFX, CaseWare, Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite, Thomson Reuters GoFileRoom, Content Management Systems

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks
Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Capacity to utilize experience, technical knowledge and business sense to resolve issues and questions, along with plan and accomplish project/task goals
Capable of facilitating meetings efficiently and effectively
Ability to develop process documentation using diagrams and prose based on customer collaboration

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Washington Range: $85,000 - $90,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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