Accounting Process & Systems Manager

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead accounting process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This individual contributor role is responsible for evaluating and enhancing accounting processes across the full accounting cycle while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure successful ERP implementation and adoption.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a passion for process improvement, systems, and operational excellence. This role will play a key part in modernizing accounting operations by standardizing workflows, strengthening internal controls, and supporting automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Accounting Process Improvement

• Evaluate and document current accounting processes across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial close activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and standardize accounting workflows.
• Design and implement scalable accounting processes that support operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Assist in improving the monthly close process through standardized procedures, reconciliation templates, and defined ownership.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal control documentation.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and strengthening accounting controls.
• Partner with accounting staff to implement process improvements and support day-to-day accounting operations as needed.

ERP Implementation & Financial Systems

• Serve as a key finance representative during ERP implementation activities, partnering with internal stakeholders and external implementation teams.
• Translate business and accounting requirements into system design and configuration recommendations.
• Support chart of accounts design, financial reporting structures, approval workflows, and system configuration.
• Participate in data cleansing, validation, mapping, and migration activities.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, issue resolution, and process validation.
• Develop training materials, facilitate end-user training, and support post-implementation stabilization and continuous system improvement.

Success Measures

Within the first 12 to 18 months, success in this role may include:

• Streamlined and standardized accounting processes with reduced manual effort and improved internal controls.
• A more efficient and consistent financial close process.
• Improved audit readiness through enhanced documentation and standardized procedures.
• Successful implementation and adoption of a new ERP system, including validated data migration, tested business processes, and user training.

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Six or more years of progressive accounting experience with responsibility for full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, reconciliations, financial close, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes and implementing operational efficiencies.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or major finance system projects, including requirements gathering, testing, data migration, or user training.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or another enterprise ERP platform.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience working in complex, regulated, or multi-entity organizations.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, process mapping, or continuous improvement practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate end-to-end accounting processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and improved controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic process improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.