Odoo Accounting Consultant

About the role

We are partnering with a growing organization that is undergoing a significant business transformation following a recent acquisition. As part of this initiative, the company is implementing Odoo and is seeking an experienced Accounting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a key role in the implementation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Accounting SME throughout the Odoo implementation.
• Partner closely with the Controller, finance leadership, and implementation team to ensure accounting processes are successfully translated into Odoo.
• Review existing financial workflows and recommend best practices for the new ERP environment.
• Support the design, configuration, testing, and validation of accounting processes within Odoo.
• Work across key functional areas including: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Month-End Close, Financial Reporting.
• Aid in data validation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), issue resolution, and go-live readiness.
• Help train and support finance users throughout the implementation.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and improve financial processes as part of the broader ERP transformation.

Requirements

• Strong accounting or finance background with hands-on experience in an Odoo ERP implementation.
• Experience working closely with finance teams during ERP implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of: General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, Internal Controls.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business users and the implementation team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location

The role is primarily remote, with a preference for candidates based in the Los Angeles area who are available for occasional onsite collaboration with the finance team.