Consulting Manager – EPM/ERP Transformation
About the role
The Consulting Manager will lead a large-scale, enterprise finance transformation program focused on driving finance modernization through Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM. The role emphasizes chart of accounts redesign, finance operating model transformation, and FP&A reimagination.
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale finance transformation programs (must have led at least two end-to-end transformations).
Coordinate across finance, product, and technology teams to drive execution against roadmap, milestones, and dependencies.
Manage program risks, timelines, and stakeholder alignment in a complex, matrixed environment.
Facilitate executive-level decision-making and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership.
Drive key architecture and design decisions across ERP and EPM platforms (Oracle preferred).
Lead evaluation of solution options and tradeoffs, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
Advisory on ERP/EPM integration strategy, including how upstream design decisions impact downstream planning and reporting.
Help the SteerCo think through what to automate, what to rethink, and how to move from legacy processes to cloud-native best practices.
Lead and advise on end-to-end Chart of Accounts redesign, a core pillar of the transformation.
Ensure alignment between CoA design, EPM planning models, reporting hierarchies, and business dimensions.
Partner with finance stakeholders to align solutions with operational and strategic objectives.
Requirements
Deep expertise in finance process and operating model transformation, with a strong understanding of how to reimagine finance functions (FP&A, Record-to-Report, planning, and reporting) in a cloud-native environment.
Strong understanding of the EPM landscape, including how planning, forecasting, and reporting integrate across platforms.
Experience leading Chart of Accounts redesign and understanding how upstream ERP architecture supports downstream EPM and reporting.
Experience establishing program governance, operating rhythms, and mobilization plans for large-scale transformations.
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to C-suite stakeholders.
Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving scope in long-term transformation programs.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
Comfortable engaging with IST time zone on occasion to support global program coordination.
Qualifications
Location: Mountain View, CA or San Diego, CA preferred
West Coast candidates considered with occasional travel to Mountain View
Skills
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM systems.
Knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) principles.
Experience with chart of accounts redesign and ERP system integration.
Benefits
Excelerate offers a competitive total compensation package, including:
A competitive salary range of $120K - $140K, with a $13.5K - $15K bonus.
Flexible time off.
Robust health benefits.
Roth 401(k) contributions.
Fitness and technology stipends.
Opportunities for continued learning and development.
Pay
Salaried Compensation Range: $120K - $140K, $13.5K – $15K Bonus
Schedule
Open to either salaried W-2 or project-based hourly W2 (benefits eligible)
Why Excelerate
At Excelerate, we offer more than just a job – we offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our consultants partner with clients to solve critical challenges, driving clarity, action, and lasting results that create a ripple effect of economic vitality and social prosperity. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in humility, integrity, and flexibility, where collaboration, creativity, and smart problem-solving are celebrated. Employees thrive in an environment where they are treated like adults, empowered to manage their work with flexibility, and supported by leaders who provide candor, transparency, and mentorship. Beyond professional growth and exposure to high-impact projects at leading companies, we provide a competitive total compensation package, flexible time off, robust health benefits, retirement contributions, fitness and technology stipends, and opportunities for continued learning and development. For high-caliber, passionate leaders seeking both growth and purpose, Excelerate is a place where your skills, ideas, and ambition can make a real difference.