ERP & Business Transformation Senior Consultant

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. We are seeking a motivated accounting and business systems professional to support ERP implementation and business transformation projects for manufacturing clients. Your role This position is designed for an individual with strong financial and operational knowledge who wants to develop into a trusted client advisor and project leader. Responsibilities Client Support Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions. Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items. Assist in preparing project communications and status reporting. Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams. Learn how to facilitate discussions and present recommendations to clients. ERP Implementation Support Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and process validation. Support conference room pilots and training activities. Help document current and future-state business processes. Participate in data conversion and validation activities. Assist with system security, reporting, and process design tasks. Accounting & Business Process Analysis Support chart of accounts development and financial reporting design. Assist with costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting requirements. Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities. Develop process documentation and training materials. Participate in month-end, financial reporting, and operational workflow discussions. Project Coordination Track project tasks and deadlines. Prepare meeting agendas and follow-up documentation. Support issue tracking and resolution activities. Coordinate activities among internal and client teams. Assist project managers with planning and execution activities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field ERP experience required, preferably Plex 1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Manufacturing costing knowledge required Knowledge and understanding of chart of account design and ERP systems Contract & Hours This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. Locations CO, IL, OH, and MA. Salary and Compensation The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $90,000 - $117,000. Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays. 401(k) plan. Flexible benefits plans. Business-related travel expense reimbursement. Lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff. Option to elect health insurance for contingent staff positions in addition to limited paid sick time. Company Culture We are one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. We’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody is perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Immigration & Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. 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