ERP Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced accounting transformation professional to lead a high-impact Record-to-Report (R2R) stabilization initiative following a large-scale ERP implementation. This contract position will focus on evaluating accounting processes, improving close procedures, documenting key activities, strengthening controls, and helping the organization transition from a reactive operating environment to a sustainable and efficient finance function.

This role is ideal for an individual who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in process improvement, ERP-enabled transformations, financial close optimization, and operational documentation. The selected consultant will work closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, eliminate unnecessary activities, and establish best-practice procedures across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive review of Record-to-Report processes across multiple accounting functions.
• Assess recurring journal entries, reconciliations, close activities, and supporting workpapers for necessity, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Document current-state accounting processes, key controls, and procedural workflows.
• Develop standardized process documentation, desktop procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate duplicate activities, manual workarounds, and non-value-added tasks.
• Evaluate how ERP functionality can be better leveraged to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Partner with accounting leadership to redesign and standardize close processes.
• Review account reconciliation practices and recommend improvements to support accuracy and timeliness.
• Assess control environments and assist with strengthening SOX compliance and documentation.
• Support business continuity initiatives by reducing key-person dependency through process documentation and cross-training.
• Facilitate discussions with accounting teams to understand pain points and identify practical solutions.
• Develop recommendations to improve close timelines, reporting quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with change management and adoption of new processes and procedures.
• Provide leadership during process stabilization efforts and future rollout readiness activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting, finance transformation, controllership, internal audit, or process improvement experience.
• Strong understanding of Record-to-Report processes, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading or supporting large ERP transformation, post-implementation stabilization, or process optimization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to document complex accounting processes and create sustainable operating procedures.
• Experience evaluating and improving internal controls and SOX compliance environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Experience within large public company environments.
• SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with BlackLine or similar account reconciliation platforms.
• Background in shared services, global accounting operations, controllership, or financial transformation initiatives.
• Experience helping organizations reduce close cycle timelines and improve accounting efficiency.
• Consulting, advisory, or project-based leadership experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Accounting procedures are fully documented and standardized.
• Close activities are streamlined and properly controlled.
• Redundant journal entries and manual work are eliminated.
• Knowledge is transferred from individuals into documented processes.
• Reconciliation and reporting processes become more efficient and sustainable.
• Internal controls are strengthened and operational risks reduced.
• The organization is better positioned to support future growth and system rollouts.

Compensation

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