ERP Finance Consultant - LBM

ERP Finance ConsultantRemote - United States Can you sit with a finance team, understand how its accounting processes work and then configure an ERP platform around them? We're partnering with an established ERP software provider that is expanding its North American consulting team. The company's platform supports customers across the lumber and building-materials sector, and they are looking for someone who can lead the financial side of new ERP implementations. This is not an accounting position with occasional systems work. It is a customer-facing consulting role where your financial knowledge will influence how the ERP is configured, adopted and used. The roleLead discovery and process-mapping workshops with customer finance teamsUnderstand existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvementHelp customers structure their general ledger and chart of accountsConfigure accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reportingAdvise customers on accounting standards, tax requirements and internal controlsSupport financial data migration and balance reconciliationDefine requirements for system changes and external integrationsTest and document financial configurations and software changesTrain customer finance teams and provide knowledge transferPrepare customers for go-live and support them afterwardsWork closely with Project Managers, technical consultants and developersHelp customers adopt consistent and effective financial processes The right personYou'll understand both accounting processes and how those processes should operate within an ERP system. You should be comfortable leading customer conversations while also taking responsibility for the configuration and delivery of the financial solution. You'll bring:Customer-facing ERP finance or financial-systems implementation experienceStrong knowledge of general ledger and chart-of-accounts structuresPractical experience across accounts payable and accounts receivableKnowledge of financial reporting, accounting controls and period-end processesExperience gathering requirements and mapping customer finance processesHands-on ERP configuration experienceExperience supporting financial data migration and reconciliationAn understanding of GAAP, tax requirements and internal controlsConfidence training finance users and supporting go-liveStrong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skillsThe ability to manage several customer projects or workstreams concurrently Experience gained with an ERP software provider would be particularly relevant. Candidates from platforms such as Epicor, ECI, Kerridge or another comparable ERP vendor may be considered. Experience within the Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) industry would be beneficial but is not essential. Strong ERP finance consulting experience within another industry could also transfer well. A CPA or similar financial qualification would be advantageous but is not required. What's on offerFully remote working within the United StatesComprehensive health and retirement benefitsGenerous paid time offWellness supportA flexible working environmentThe opportunity to become a key finance specialist within a growing ERP teamSome customer travel and occasional flexibility around implementation milestones will be required. Applicants must already have full authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you enjoy combining finance, technology and customer consulting, apply to learn more.