Systems Accountant (French Speaking)

We're partnering with a growing, project-based organization currently transitioning its ERP landscape from Odoo to a new finance systems platform to find a Finance Systems Accountant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines solid core accounting skills with genuine hands-on Tier 1 ERP implementation expertise, and who wants a seat at the table for a major systems transformation. About the RoleYou'll play a central role in configuring, testing, and running the organization's finance systems, while also owning core accounting deliverables. You'll help migrate financial data from Odoo, strengthen controls to support SOX compliance, and be a go-to systems expert for finance users as the organization moves onto the new platform. This role requires a high level of travel, both interstate and overseas, to support the business across its locations. What You'll DoSupport configuration, testing and maintenance of core finance modules including General Ledger, Procurement & Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Costing and ManufacturingOwn and drive a continuous improvement program for the Group's finance systemsSupport data migration from Odoo (and other legacy systems) into the new platform, ensuring data accuracy and completenessMaintain and strengthen base financial controls to support SOX compliancePartner with implementation and support partners on configuration changes, issue resolution and system enhancementsSupport integrations between core finance systems and other platforms, including IBM Planning Analytics/Controller, PLM, and Azure SSO/MFAPrepare month-end and year-end close deliverables, ensuring accurate and timely financial reportingProvide training, documentation and first-line support to finance users adopting the new platformIdentify and troubleshoot system issues, escalating to the implementation partner or IT as neededSupport internal and external audit requests relating to finance systems data and controls What You'll BringHands-on consulting or configuration experience implementing a Tier 1 ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) (essential)Fluent in French (essential)Solid grounding in core accounting principles - GL, AP, AR and reconciliationsExperience supporting or participating in an ERP implementation or migration projectStrong Excel skills, comfortable working with large data setsExcellent communication skills, able to work confidently with finance and non-finance stakeholders, including external implementation partnersHigh attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy and controlsExperience working across multiple entities or international finance teams (e.g., US and non-US operations)Prior experience operating within a SOX control environmentWillingness and ability to travel extensively, both interstate and overseas Nice to HaveExperience with Deltek Costpoint specifically, or other project-based ERP systemsExperience in a project-based, government-contracting, or professional services environmentA recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experienceFamiliarity with DCAA compliance requirements and government contract accountingFamiliarity with Group Finance EPM reporting systems such as IBM Planning Analytics (FP&A) and/or IBM Controller (Group Consolidation)Experience with Odoo or another ERP platform, particularly in a migration context What's next:If interested in this position, please contact Joshua Sherry at Joshua.sherry@robertwalters.com.