Director of OneStream Administration

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Job Title: Director of OneStream Administration

Location: Flexible

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We’re searching for a highly skilled and experienced leader to serve as Director of OneStream Administration. This role will oversee the administration of the OneStream platform, lead the development and implementation of new functionality and enhancements, and develop and mentor a high-performing team.

The number one objective of this position is to develop a team, processes, documentation, and enhancements that improve user experience while driving efficiencies in the finance processes supported by the platform.

The position also requires partnering closely with Accounting and FP&A teams to plan, execute, and administer month-end close, forecast, and budget routines. The successful candidate will also identify and implement enhancements that automate processes, drive efficiency, and enable self-service capabilities for end users.

Providing support to a global organization will require flexibility, including off-hours support during critical financial close and reporting activities.

This role will also include creating formal succession plans, providing clear career paths for team members, and minimizing the impact of team turnover.

The role will report to the Executive Director, Finance Technology, and champion the adoption of OneStream across the enterprise.

A hands-on working style is essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Platform Administration

• Manage and maintain the OneStream platform, ensuring system stability, performance, and availability.
• Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and enhancements with internal stakeholders and third parties.
• Oversee user roles, permissions, and security settings.
• Collaborate in the development and management of the OneStream platform roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and evolving business needs.

Team Development & Leadership

• Develop and mentor team members to build technical and professional skills.
• Create formal succession plans for the administration team, providing a clear career path to ensure talent retention and minimize turnover impact.
• Directly manage a team responsible for operating the platform while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Partnership & Process Management

• Partner closely with Accounting and FP&A teams to plan, execute, and administer month-end close, forecast, and budget routines.
• Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline key financial processes, improving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Implement and promote self-service capabilities to empower end users while reducing administrative bottlenecks.

Development & Optimization

• Lead the design, development, and testing of new OneStream solutions to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and other critical processes.
• Drive automation efforts to minimize manual work and increase efficiency.
• Optimize existing applications, workflows, and dashboards for improved efficiency and user experience.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation of the application to ensure continuity and knowledge retention.
• Participate in user groups and external routines to stay informed about industry trends and best practices for leveraging OneStream.

Training & Support

• Continuously improve fundamental user training (OneStream ABC’s) to enhance the onboarding experience for the Finance organization.
• Provide technical support and training to end users, ensuring adoption and effective use of the platform.
• Instruct and teach team members and users, leveraging a deep expertise in OneStream.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including integrations with ERP systems.
• Manage user issues via Help Deck functionality. Drive issues to completion in a timely manner. Provide regular reporting of performance to Finance and IT leadership organization.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner across Finance, IT, and other business units to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with OneStream support and other third parties.
• Drive strategic initiatives to improve financial processes and enhance decision-making capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Computer Info Systems or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in OneStream administration, development, or implementation
• Experience directly managing a team responsible for operating platforms and executing continuous improvement activities.
• Expert knowledge of financial consolidation, financial planning (forecast, budget) processes, management, and external reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in driver-based forecasting models, including integration with key operational and manufacturing metrics.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes, including operational cost analysis, KPI reporting, and understanding production efficiency metrics.

Skills

• Strong accounting background with knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in OneStream business rules, dashboards, workflows, and cube views.
• Integration experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like VB.NET and SQL.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Automation Anywhere) and machine learning platforms.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, processes, and key challenges.
• Experience supporting a global organization, with flexibility to provide off-hours support during critical financial close and reporting activities.
• OneStream expertise at a level sufficient to confidently instruct and teach others.
• Project management expertise and Agile methodology familiarity.
• Experience with supply chain and inventory management analytics in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven success in delivering CPM initiatives to improve organizational performance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration.
• Track record of working independently and driving initiatives to completion in high-paced environments.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.