Finance/Accounting Lead ERP Project Manager

The Mom Project; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health benefits program

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Mom Project is partnering with a Chicago-based consulting client to search for an experienced Finance & Accounting Lead ERP Project Manager focused on Workday Financial Suite, Oracle NetSuite, and Fusion products.

In this role you will lead ERP initiatives, manage complex finance transformations, and collaborate with clients to optimize processes, controls, and reporting across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (Accounting, Finance or Business Administration) is required.
• Seven+ years of progressive experience in relevant areas.
• Experience with ERP implementations (Workday, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Fusion, Dynamics 365).
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to ERP projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Define requirements and manage selection to design and implementation of software.
• Improve business processes and document standard operating procedures and controls.
• Manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance during ERP lifecycles.
• Collaborate with clients and teams, mentor staff and drive project success.

Skills

ERP Project Mgmt

Workday

NetSuite

ERP Implementations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle Fusion

Workday (Adaptive)

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

• The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 per year.***

The Mom Project is excited to partner with our client, a Consulting Firm based in Chicago, IL!

in their search for an experienced Finance & Accounting Lead ERP Project Manager with a focus on Workday Financial Suite and Oracle NetSuite and Fusion products Project Manager.

Company was founded in 2002 in response to a market demand for something different than the traditional consulting model. Their goal was simple: To provide hands‑on business consulting services, by leveraging industry‑experienced staff who are passionate about the work, and also who want to be part of something more; to help others in our community. And for over two decades, they have been committed to redefining what it means to be a consulting firm.

Industry Experience

Their team’s impact on their client’s business begins with their diverse depth of backgrounds and experience, as well as their proven business acumen in a variety of fields industries and functions. Every member of their highly collaborative team staff brings more than 5 years of real‑world experience across a range of industries, offering multi‑disciplinary expertise in business integration, finance, data analytics, IT and human resources. They are not “career consultants,” but a staff of highly collaborative professionals with a unique blend of real‑world expertise in Finance and Accounting, Data Analytics, Human Resources and Information Technology. Their difference is their people and practical approach to helping clients.

Flexible Work Environment

With the founding of the firm 24 years ago, they have also been a leader in providing a flexible work environment for all of its employees (both full and part‑time), which is inherent to their vibrant culture and commitment to their greatest asset; their amazing team! They offer remote/hybrid and on‑site roles. As a result, they have been rewarded by the very strong loyalty of their staff and high employee retention year after year.

Impact for their Clients and in their community

They also believe they must not only do good for clients, but they must also do good in the community. By using their time, talents and resources strategically, philanthropy is deeply embedded within their mission and every action. What started as the CEO & personal mission decades ago has been welcomed and embraced as a core value as commitment to Social Impact. Treated with the same hands‑on approach they use each day as professionals, our philanthropic work is a fundamental part of who they are and why they pride themselves on being part of the team.

Proven Commitment to a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

To lead by example, the company is a market leader as a founding member of the YWCA’s Racial Justice League. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are core to who they are and how they work. They hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of welcome and belonging. They constantly stride to create an environment where people feel, and are valued, for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and are inspired to contribute their personal best in every encounter. The company is committed to holding the strategy, policies and accountability in place to build and sustain a diverse workforce, equitable processes and systems, and an inclusive environment.

Career Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Finance & Accounting Lead ERP Project Manager to provide hands‑on consulting services to clients in various industry sectors. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, a strategic mindset, and the ability to roll up your sleeves to drive ERP implementation with a focus on cloud applications such as Workday and Oracle NetSuite while also identifying business improvements. As a consultant, you will collaborate with clients to optimize their financial processes, manage risks, ensure compliance, and enhance overall performance.

PM Responsibilities Include

• Project Management: Lead or contribute to the management of client projects, from
• initiation to implementation, ensuring timely delivery of results and measurable outcomes.
• Software Selection, Design and Implementation: In working with the clients to define and document business and technical requirements to select a new software system. This includes managing the selection process through request for proposal to the design and implementation of the software selected.
• Business Process Improvement and Change Management: In working with the clients to analyze current processes, identify process improvements, implement new or revised processes, and document standard operating policies and procedures.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Assist clients in enhancing the internal control environment through risk assessments, compliance reviews, advise on regulatory requirements, and IT data security reviews during the ERP lifecycle.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Advise client staff across accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, financial systems, and processing related to ERP initiatives and finance transformation programs
• Consult and assist with ERP and finance transformation programs and projects
• Develop and document a detailed project plan to monitor and report on progress and status
• Document processes and identify process improvements including comprehensive project documentation
• Assist with process design, testing, and training/change management related to new financial system (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, Workday (including Adaptive), MS Dynamics 365)
• Assist in the redesign of accounting processes, including chart of accounts, enhanced financial reporting, and data cleanup
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

Additional PM Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Execute a hybrid of business consulting coupled with hands‑on subject matter experience with the implementation of deliverables
• Strong commitment to supporting and contributing to a positive, innovative work environment to foster creativity, productivity and fun
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Be committed to excellence
• Engage as an integral part of the client’s team
• Work as a collaborative partner with our clients
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Coach/mentor other staff for professional development
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Exhibit a strong commitment to professionalism and a consistently high standard of business ethics.

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in business required (e.g., Accounting, Finance or Business Administration)
• Controller or Financial Reporting Experience including:
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Implementation of process improvements
• Financial system implementation experience (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, Workday (including Adaptive), MS Dynamics 365)
• Proven success with full life-cycle project management
• Proficient use of project management tools for planning, scheduling, task management and work organization
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required
• MBA in Finance or Accounting is preferred
• Seven years or more of progressive work experience in relevant areas
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient with Excel and various financial systems/tools
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Perks/Benefits Information

• Flexible work environment
• Health benefits program
• 401(k) plan