Product Developer-
Houston, TX or Austin, TX
Job Description:
We are looking for an individual to join the development team who can help develop new products as well as expand the reporting and business intelligence part of our solution. As a member of the development team, you will work with the product owner and other team members to design and implement new products and features. This includes brainstorming to find the best solution for a problem, the best way for a product’s UI to flow, and the most flexible way to give a user access to relevant data.
Qualifications:
• 3+ years experience with either Java/J2EE or C#/.Net.
• 3+ years using SQL Server 2000 or 2005, MCDBA or MCSE equivalent a preferred.
• Familiarity with reporting and business intelligence products, specifically Reporting Services
• Experience with Analysis Services preferred.
If you meet the requirements for this position and are ready for a career challenge, send your resume to
be-a-nut@acornsys.com.
**We are not accepting resumes from agencies at this time**
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Engagement Manager-
No geographical preference, multiple positions are available
Job Description:
As the primary leader of our client engagements, the Engagement Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of Acorn Systems’ Enterprise Profit System (EPS) and ultimately our client’s success in achieving ROI. The successful Engagement Manager must understand all aspects of our software, best practices costing/profit improvement methodologies and implementation processes, excel at leading client engagement projects and be able to quickly understand our clients' business issues at a detailed level. He/She will be expected to do a full profitability analysis on our client’s operations, produce innovative and insightful recommendations that will increase client profitability and communicate these at the Board of Directors and CXO level. It is imperative that they have the leadership skills to demonstrate value in order for the client to move forward in a continuing business relationship with Acorn. Our goal is 100% satisfaction of all our clients and reference ability.
Through their client engagements the successful Engagement Manager will also develop expertise in all of the components of a successful business. You will have the opportunity to work with many companies of all sizes, in many different and exciting industries. You will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of key performance indicators and operational factors as well as their effect on the profitability of our client companies.
Currently there are tremendous learning and growth opportunities within Acorn. High-level performers will have the opportunity to establish themselves quickly as leaders within the company, as well with our Fortune 500 client base and other experts in the profit improvement space.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 7-10 years of related experience
• Expert level knowledge of cost accounting, Activity Based Costing/Management and business process diagramming/modeling is a requirement
• Experience in leading large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation projects for Fortune 500 clients
• Functional expertise in at least one of the following: distribution, financial services, CPG, retail or public sector
• An understanding of current technology and its application. Basic SQL query ability is a plus
• Must be willing to travel a 50% or more
• Excellent relationship, leadership, project management, problem solving / analytical skills as well as verbal communication and documentation skills are a must. PMI certification is a plus
• Degree/Major: BA in Accounting/Finance or BS in Computer Science/Information Systems and a MBA
If you meet the requirements for this position and are ready for a career challenge, send your resume to
be-a-nut@acornsys.com.
**We are not accepting resumes from agencies at this time**
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Business Analyst Consultant-
Houston, TX or Philadelphia, PA preferred, multiple positions are available
Job Description:
The Business Analyst Consultant assists the Engagement Manager in the overall design and build of the client’s business model using Acorn Systems’ Enterprise Profit System (EPS) as well as the analysis of the model results. This includes performing operational manager interviews, defining the algorithms that will be used to model departmental processes, validating calculation results and training client personnel in the use and maintenance of their model. The most challenging and rewarding aspect of the successful Business Analyst’s role is in the analysis of the model results and identification of profit improvement opportunities.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of cost accounting, Activity Based Costing/Management and business process modeling is a requirement
• Prior project experience in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation for a Fortune 1000 client is desired
• Prior light project management experience is a plus
• Familiarity with SQL is a requirement
• Technical ability with Microsoft SQL Server, Data Transformation Services (DTS) and Actuate is a plus
• Must be willing to travel 50% or more
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required
• Degree/Major: BA in Accounting/Finance or BS in Computer Science or Information Systems. Additionally, a MBA is preferred
If you meet the requirements for this position and are ready for a career challenge, send your resume to
be-a-nut@acornsys.com.
**We are not accepting resumes from agencies at this time**
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Database Consultant-
Houston, TX or Philadelphia, PA preferred, multiple positions are available
Job Description:
The Technical Software Consultant provides technical assistance in all stages during the implementation of Acorn Systems’ Enterprise Profit System (EPS). Primarily responsible for the design and development of the processes used to integrate client financial systems to EPS that are scalable and maintainable. In order to accomplish this, experience in developing Extract Transformation and Load (ETL) processes as well as experience in a variety of ETL tools, are required. Other project tasks include the installation of the EPS software, database sizing, security requirements, training client technical administration personnel, performance tuning and any technical support that may be required throughout the project.
Qualifications:
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Data Transformation Services (DTS) and Transact-SQL
• Intermediate-level background SQL Server Database Administration (DBA) skills including performance tuning, security, backup/recovery. Clustering, replication and parallelism is a plus.
• Experience in ETL process design and development that is scalable and maintainable
• Some technical familiarity with other relevant core technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, IIS).
• Actuate/Microsoft Reporting Services and reporting application development skills are a plus
• OLAP experience/Cognos reporting is a plus
• Some understanding of cost accounting and experience in financial applications is a plus
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail
• Must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Must be willing to travel 50% or more
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required
• Degree/Major: BS or MS in Computer Science, Mathematics or a BA in Accounting/Finance with a Computer Science or Information Management/Systems minor.
If you meet the requirements for this position and are ready for a career challenge, send your resume to
be-a-nut@acornsys.com.
**We are not accepting resumes from agencies at this time**
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Business Intelligence Solutions Consultant-
Houston, TX or Philadelphia, PA preferred, multiple positions are available
Job Description:
Acorn Systems is rapidly moving in the world of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) as our clients desire to use our model results to do advanced analysis of their profitability and the factors that contribute to profitability. As such, we are seeking significant experience in OLAP design, development and deployment using primarily the Microsoft Business Intelligence product family. As a member of Consulting Services, you will deliver services to our Fortune 500 company client base and will be involved in creating custom mission critical applications as well as delivering profitability cube implementations using Acorn Systems’ Acorn Advanced Analytics application.
The successful candidate will have experience with the following tools:
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 Analysis Services
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Data Transformation Services (DTS) and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 Reporting Services
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Manager
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Manager
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio
• Microsoft Windows SharePoint Portal Server (SPS) and SharePoint Services (WSS)
• Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
The successful candidate will possess skills in the following areas:
• Data extraction, transformation and load using structured query language (SQL)
• Ability to design and implement dimensional data structures (Star and snowflake schemas, virtual fact tables).
• Ability to construct dimensional hierarchies, calculated members and measures, actions and MDX
• Use of portals, dashboards, web parts and other components to construct meaningful presentation of information to groups of business users.
• Ability to design, build, edit and enhance web pages
• Ability to install, manage and maintain all required software to provide an end-to-end business intelligence solution
• Ability to create hardware recommendations for implementation of BI solutions
• Ability to design and implement user and role based security
• Ability to create standard reports using Microsoft Reporting Services
• Experience in complementary tools such a ProClarity, Cognos, Business Objects, or MicroStrategy.
• Some understanding of cost accounting and experience in financial applications is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem solving skills are required
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required
• Must be willing to travel 50% or more as engagements require
• Degree/Major: BS or MS in Computer Science, Mathematics or a BA in Accounting/Finance with a Computer Science or Information Management/Systems minor.
If you meet the requirements for this position and are ready for a career challenge, send your resume to
be-a-nut@acornsys.com.
**We are not accepting resumes from agencies at this time**
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- Acorns solution enhances Retailers business intelligence capabilities
with real-time access to the key metrics and analytics that drive
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- Brian Scott
VP Retail & Hospitality Industry Group
Microsoft Corp
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