Sr. Director of Finance- ERP

About the Role

Overall supports the VP Finance, ERP in all aspects of ERP implementation. Serves as the Finance Program Director's (VP Finance) understudy across the ERP implementation's finance-related workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support new process design alongside other senior finance leaders
• Test all finance modules, challenge sandbox design and test journal entries, postings and overall trial balance accuracy
• Consider how ERP will impact month-end close activities in accordance with the Month-End Close Checklist
• Test monthly financial statements, reporting needs and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis on the new system, especially data migration
• Test interfaces across ecosystem e.g. one-stream, MS Fabric, power BI, salesforce, payroll, timesheets etc
• Support Revenue Recognition design
• Support design of project modules
• Support the Finance departments on AR, WIP and project allocations e.g. equipment standard costing; test cogs and indirect approach
• Support auditor on testing project GAAP compliance across contract types
• Support the Internal Controls/SOX compliance process
• Support all outside audit requirements and coordinates responses to auditor requests
• Co-lead resolution of critical implementation policy decisions, including revenue recognition, chart of accounts and consolidation approach, cost allocation methodology, and JV/non-controlling interest treatment
• Coordinate with the implementation vendor and workstream owners on finance process design, system configuration, and data conversion decisions
• Partner with IT and operations leadership to ensure finance requirements are reflected in system design and testing
• Serve as finance/accounting subject matter expert (SME) during requirements gathering, solution design, and fit-gap analysis sessions
• Review business process workflows and approval hierarchies within the new system
• Define chart of accounts structure revisions
• Validate that system configuration supports multi-entity consolidation and intercompany elimination requirements
• Co-lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance-related modules and workflows
• Review and sign off on data conversion/migration accuracy (trial balances, open AP/AR, job cost data, fixed assets)
• Oversee parallel testing/parallel run of legacy vs. new system financials prior to go-live
• Validate report outputs (financial statements, job cost reports, management reporting) against legacy system for accuracy
• Support development of end-user training materials and documentation for finance/accounting staff
• Train or oversee training of accounting and field personnel on new financial processes and system functionality
• Act as a change management champion, communicating process changes and addressing staff concerns
• Identify and train "power users" or department liaisons within the finance function
• Support go-live cutover activities, including go/no-go decision input from a finance readiness standpoint
• Provide hypercare support immediately following go-live, triaging and resolving finance-related issues
• Document updated finance policies, procedures, and internal controls to reflect new system workflows
• Identify post-go-live process improvement opportunities and system optimization needs
• Participate in governance meetings, reporting finance workstream status, risks, and issues
• Manage finance-related implementation budget/vendor invoices, if applicable
• Escalate cross-functional dependencies or risks affecting the finance workstream timeline

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including experience leading or supervising a team
• Prior experience with an ERP or major financial systems implementation strongly preferred
• Experience in construction, utilities, or field-services industries preferred
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal control/SOX requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure
• High level of professionalism and integrity, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly and/or indirectly supervises accounting staff, and is responsible for delegating work, reviewing output, and supporting the professional development of the team.