ERP Systems Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced ERP Systems Consultant to support a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role will focus on strengthening financial system workflows, expanding reporting capabilities, and improving the use of Blackbaud and related tools to support operational and financial decision-making. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to refine approvals, enhance data usage in Power BI, and help ensure the platform is secure, effective, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the current invoice approval process and recommend improvements, including opportunities to introduce additional review steps where needed.

• Partner with program and leadership teams to define workflow requirements and translate them into practical system solutions within Blackbaud and connected platforms.

• Design and enhance reporting solutions for budget-to-actual analysis, financial performance tracking, and consolidated views across multiple organizational levels.

• Develop or refine expense allocation methods to support accurate financial management and reporting.

• Manage data extracts, imports, and validation activities to improve the flow of information between Blackbaud, web-based tools, Creatio, and Power BI.

• Create dashboards and analytical outputs in Power BI that support financial reporting, trend analysis, and executive decision-making.

• Review user access and system controls to strengthen security and support appropriate governance within the platform.

• Advise on opportunities to incorporate AI-driven capabilities within Blackbaud where they can improve efficiency or insight.

• Experience working with Blackbaud solutions in consulting, systems, or project-based environments is preferred.

• Strong background in non-profit accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and annual financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to improve financial workflows such as invoice approvals, expense allocation, and multi-level reporting structures.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI for reporting, dashboard development, and data analysis.

• Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and broader Blackbaud platform capabilities is highly preferred.

• Experience creating rollout plans, coordinating resource allocation, and maintaining quality control across system improvement initiatives.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and turn business needs into workable solutions.