Gain a deep understanding of the current ERP system, including its financial and operational functionalities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for ERP-related issues, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
Collaborate with the Controller to streamline and automate manual financial processes where possible.
Analyze current business processes supported by the ERP system and identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance the functionality of the legacy ERP system to better support business needs.
Provide training and support to staff to ensure effective use of the ERP.
Lead the evaluation of the organization’s ERP needs in preparation for transitioning to a modern ERP platform, including researching and recommending ERP solutions.
Develop a roadmap for ERP migration, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
Work closely with finance, IT, and other departments to ensure the ERP system supports all critical business functions; act as a liaison between technical teams and business users.
Lead change management efforts and develop and deliver training programs for staff to ensure effective adoption of the new ERP platform.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
3+ years of experience working with ERP systems, preferably including legacy systems.
Experience in financial process optimization and/or ERP implementation is highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle methodology and application developments such as Oracle, SAP, SAGE, BI tools, Atlassian and other ERP tools.
Experience in key finance & accounting processes including general accounting and corporate consolidation, financial planning & analysis, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets and projects, treasury and cash management, financial, statutory and management reporting.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred: Experience with ERP migration or implementation projects, knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles, and familiarity with change management methodologies.