Have you ever been involved in accounting and financial reporting software implementations?

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It is common for companies to change or upgrade their software every few years. A Finance Manager is heavily involved with all stages of the implementation. The implementation of these updates typically involves meetings with all stakeholders and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure proper implementation

"Yes, at my current company we implemented new software two years ago. I was heavily involved with the process. First, we met with the IT consultants who were managing the implementation. In these meetings we discussed how we currently used our current software for financial reporting and analysis and what enhancements we would like to implement. Then, as the modules were built out I participated in user acceptance testing to make sure the modules were working properly. Finally, when modules were finalized I trained others on my team."

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"Yes, I was involved in accounting and financial reporting software implementations while with my previous employer. Unfortunately, the company that was providing support to the accounting system was dissolved, and we had to change our accounting system. We received training from the new service provider, and they provided an orientation on the process. We posted audited financial statements closing balances for the reliability of the information."

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Good answer! The interviewer will be pleased to know you have experienced an accounting and financial reporting software change at your previous employer. However, they will expect more detail on the exact role you played in the implementation, as you would be expected to be heavily involved with all stages of the implementation in your role of Finance Manager if hired. This may include meeting with stakeholders and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure proper implementation.