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18 Apr 2014

Full-Time ERP Systems Conversion/Implementation Consultant (Finance & Accounting)

Etonien LLC – Posted by ETONIEN Palo Alto, California, United States

Job Description

ETONIEN is seeking skilled Finance and Accounting (F&A) ERP Consultant to service the systems upgrade and systems implementation needs of our clients in the Bay Area. Clients include Venture Capital backed high growth companies, Private Equity backed middle market companies, and Fortune 1000 companies. This position will assess customer functional requirements, analyze the current F&A ERP solutions offerings, select solutions, involve IT partners and ensure delivery of solutions involving a variety of the leading F&A ERP platforms.

ETONIEN is a professional services consulting firm focused on project, interim, and interim to hire opportunities within the accounting, finance, tax, audit, and financial systems space.

The ideal professional will have 6+ years of progressive experience, a financial and systems based background with CPA and/or MBA and/or MIS degree. Experience within the Software industry is highly preferred. If this description of technical skills and educational background match your skillset and expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Lead the comparison and selection of systems and applications
• Responsible for managing the mapping, design, functionality, and user experience of the system, acting as a liaison between the technical implementers and the finance, accounting, and back office teams
• Possess excellent client management skills and be able to work with customers to execute on an implementation plan
• Ability to project manage and involve IT partners as necessary
• Must have excellent understanding of common industry standard business practices as related to Accounting (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Invoicing, Payroll, Expense Tracking, Multi-currency, Commissions), Inventory Management (Purchasing and Fulfillment) and the like
• Update and maintain policies and procedures as it relates to using the new system
• Train and mentor finance and accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience
• CPA with public accounting (Big Four) highly desired
• Advanced spreadsheet, project management, and presentation applications skills
• 3+ years experience working with finance and accounting (F&A) systems as a senior member of F&A staff (as finance director, Controller, etc.) or in F&A applications consulting externally with a consulting firm or software provider
• Experience with at least two (2) top-tier ERP platforms is necessary (i.e. NetSuite, GreatPlains, QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Solid experience in change management and Business Process Mapping in support and / or in conjunction with a major IS initiative

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with wage and salary expectations.

Job Categories: Technology. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: accounting, CIS, CPA, ERP, Finance, MBA, and SetSuite.

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