Financial Applications Support Specialist

POSITION: Financial Applications Support Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Aquilini Group

REPORTS TO: Head of IT Infrastructure (functional accountability to Director, Finance)

SUMMARY:

The Financial Applications Support Specialist owns the day-to-day administration, support, and continuous improvement of Aquilini Group's core finance systems. Working within the IT Team, supporting Finance, you'll keep critical platforms stable, well governed, and aligned to business needs, while driving reporting quality and process improvements across a multi-entity environment. Core platforms include Sage, DocLink, SSRS, Tairox (SOX), and PrintBoss.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Aquilini Group (“AG”) is a diversified family business founded in Vancouver, BC more than 50 years ago with roots in the real estate development and construction industry. Today the company owns and manages an international real estate portfolio that includes commercial and residential properties, hotels, golf courses, vineyards, and blueberry and cranberry farms. In addition to its ongoing pursuits in real estate development and construction, AG has expanded its holdings to include assets in sports and entertainment, renewable energy, aquaculture, tourist attractions, restaurants, and food and beverage industries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance Systems Administration

• Own administration, stability, and issue resolution for core finance applications
• Manage user access, security roles, approval structures, and system configuration
• Coordinate vendor relationships, lifecycle planning, and system upgrades
• Ensure audit readiness, data integrity, and appropriate internal controls
• Maintain change control, documentation, and support standards

Reporting and Data

• Support financial and operational reporting for Finance and business leaders
• Maintain reporting logic, data extracts, and SSRS report environments
• Strengthen data quality and governance across source systems and reporting processes

Integrations and Technical Administration

• Administer the databases, scheduled jobs, and integrations underpinning finance applications
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data extracts
• Monitor integration reliability and coordinate resolution of failures or data issues
• Support upgrades, patches, and custom application components

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years supporting financial systems, ERP platforms, or reporting environments
• Hands-on experience with Sage, DocLink, SSRS, or comparable finance applications
• Strong SQL and Microsoft SQL Server skills: query development, stored procedures, performance troubleshooting
• Experience with Microsoft RDS and Windows Server application hosting
• Solid understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and change management
• Familiarity with accounting processes and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment is a strong asset
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Work closely with Finance and operations to identify system needs and improvement opportunities
• Translate business requirements into practical system solutions
• Document processes, business rules, and support procedures clearly and sustainably

What We Offer:

At Aquilini, we believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package by ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market, while also offering a work-life balance.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision Care, Life Insurance, and AD&D coverage. In addition, you'll have opportunities for access to Rogers Arena events, an on-site gym, parking, select discounts, professional growth and development options, fun staff events throughout the year, and a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact.