Odoo Implementation Finance Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team throughout the Odoo implementation.
• Act as the finance lead and primary accounting SME during the project.
• Translate existing accounting processes into scalable Odoo workflows.
• Oversee chart of accounts design, financial data migration, and opening balances.
• Validate accounting configurations and ensure they align with GAAP and business requirements.
• Lead finance testing, user acceptance testing, and reconciliation activities.
• Develop new accounting processes, controls, and month end procedures.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and the implementation team to drive project success.
• Train and mentor the accounting team while supporting organizational change management.
• Help establish the long term finance organization following go live.

Requirements

• US Citizen.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading accounting teams through an ERP implementation or migration.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, financial reporting, consolidations, and month end close.
• Experience with Odoo is highly desirable.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or industrial environments is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both finance and executive leadership.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Schedule

9-12 month contract with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a permanent leadership position.

Benefits

Relocation support may be available for candidates moving to the Long Beach, Orange County, or Anaheim area.