ERP Consultant – Finance
Description: We are seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting professional with a strong background in accounting and financial operations within a supply chain or manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for professionals who have recently worked as a functional business analyst, corporate accountant, or assistant controller and have hands-on ERP system experience. The ERP Consultant – Finance will partner with clients to assess financial processes, translate business requirements into ERP solutions, and support system implementations and enhancements. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and cost accounting, along with the ability to bridge the gap between finance and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to evaluate and improve financial processes within supply chain and manufacturing environments using ERP solutions.
- Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives focused on finance and accounting functions.
- Translate business and financial requirements into ERP system configurations and process improvements.
- Provide expertise in job costing, manufacturing accounting, and product costing.
- Ensure alignment of ERP solutions with financial reporting requirements, compliance standards, and internal controls.
- Analyze financial workflows and identify opportunities for improved efficiency, automation, and data accuracy.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of financial processes.
- Perform requirements gathering, solution design, system testing, and user adoption activities.
- Deliver clear documentation, training, and guidance to ensure successful system utilization.
- Participate in client meetings and consulting engagements, both virtual and onsite.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience working in a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly financial modules, in supply chain or manufacturing settings.
- Experience in one or more of the following functional areas: Job Costing, Manufacturing Accounting, Product Costing.
- Strong understanding of financial processes within a supply chain environment.
- Solid understanding of ERP system concepts, structure, and data flows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a consulting/professional services environment.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Distraction-free remote workspace with the ability to fully participate in virtual/video meetings.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship (no sponsorship available).
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with Oracle JD Edwards ERP.
- Exposure to workflow automation tools, such as low-code/no-code automation platforms.
- Familiarity with AI-powered services or tools used to enhance business processes, analytics, or operational efficiency.
- Prior experience working in ERP implementations, system optimization, or consulting engagements.
Ideal Candidate Profile This role is particularly well suited for professionals who have:
- Recent experience working as a corporate accountant, cost accountant, functional business analyst, or assistant controller;
- Strong operational and financial knowledge within supply chain or manufacturing environments;
- Hands-on ERP system experience and an interest in moving into consulting.
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