Sr. Finance Application Specialist

About Benson HillBenson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, tasty and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill''s CropOSâ„¢ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. This platform allows for cost-effective and more efficient ways for companies to analyze and make improvements in plant genetics. Benson Hill brings a unique and holistic approach to our product and platform development, as we span a broader workflow involving trait and seed development, genome editing, and breeding all the way to creating better ingredients and varieties that tap a strong consumer demand for more flavorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables. More information can be found online at . Follow us on Twitter at @BensonHillInc. Our Purpose and Core Values Our Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental to our company''s identity . Be Bold! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively. Be Inspired! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively. Be Real! We understand who we are, what we want to achieve, and what it takes to get there. We hold each other accountable through timely, candid, and well-intentioned feedback. Together we engage in honest communication and healthy debate that leads to success through true alignment. Department Overview The Information Technology Department is responsible for planning and implementing complete information technology solutions for the company. The department implements the governance for the use of network and operating systems as well as providing the company with the functionality it needs. IT can be broken into three major functions: Governance , Infrastructure , and Functionality . Governance refers to the operational parameters for use of the IT system and networks. The Infrastructure refers to the hardware components necessary to make the IT system function. Finally, the Functionality is the most apparent task, involving creating and maintaining applications, securing and storing data, and assisting with software issues.Position Summary We are actively seeking a Senior Application Support Specialist to provide day to day support of key business applications (Finance, Operations, etc.) This individual will partner with business leaders to understand the critical business priorities and develop a plan to design and implement system functionality to meet the business needs. You Will: Support the strategic direction and full support of the iRely ERP system Support the governance and monitoring of finance system compliance in accordance with company policies, standards, and SOX requirements Maintain SOX compliance and support audits by providing information and answers to auditors Interact with IT and other business areas to support system implementations and enhancements Evaluate ITGC''s to determine effectiveness of controls, identify gaps and implement plan of action to remediate gaps Provide day-to-day business application support for Financial and ERP systems Run projects related to implementation of new functionality and 3rd party integrations with a focus on simplification and scalability. Extensive understanding of IT fundamentals: data structures, operating systems, database systems, object-oriented systems & design Deployment of database change scripts from third party vendors Analyze performance issues to determine best solutions to increase performance Manage administrative functions such as customizations of forms, fields, reports and create saved searches, dashboards, workflows, employee access management and financial reporting support Create and execute a test plan and tests to be utilized prior to upgrades, ensuring all functionality works as expected and without interruption. Creation of custom interactive forms using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, SQL based programs, spreadsheets, among other tools for the various departments in the company. Monitoring the successful completion and accuracy of application interfaces Develop and maintain a technical backlog of user functionality requests and system needs, along with a roadmap to implement the items in the backlog You Have: Education Bachelor''s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field Experience +6 years relevant experience Software/Skillset Financial systems / ERP experience is preferred Experience with iRely, Oracle Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics all a plus Familiarity with SOX compliance Knowledge of relational database structures and SQL Knowledge of Oracle database administration Strong communication and project management skills Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines and adapt quickly to change Must be able to troubleshoot, resolve and communicate solutions for system issues Other Attention to detail Strong Customer Focus Collaborative Ability to focus and work independently with little direction We have a Total Rewards Package at Benson Hill that consists of more than just your paycheck. Total Rewards at Benson Hill covers Pay (salary and bonus), Health (employer benefit contributions) and Wealth (investments). Some of the perks include: A Collaborative Environment A flexible PTO program with a focus on work/life balance Competitive medical benefits and retirement savings plan FREE Dental and Vision Coverage Education reimbursement PAID parental leave And more....

Created: 2025-10-04