Strategic Technology Advisor – ERP & Transformation

CrossCountry Consulting LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and 401(k) with match

Parental and maternity leave

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting LLC in Chicago seeks a seasoned Technology Strategy & Advisory professional to align enterprise technology decisions with business goals and finance performance. You will leverage NetSuite experience to guide ERP and adjacent platform decisions within client environments.

The role is advisory-first, non-configuration focused, and requires collaborating with executive stakeholders to translate strategy into pragmatic roadmaps and actionable plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology advisory, enterprise applications consulting, or finance transformation within a professional services environment.
• Participation in 2-4 full-cycle NetSuite implementations (functional lead or core team member).
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes (close, reporting, revenue, inventory, consolidations, manufacturing accounting).
• Experience engaging Technology and Finance leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders in strategy engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes before prescribing solutions.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and assisting project teams in resolving multifaceted issues.
• A strong track record of communicating intricate concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.
• Comfort with AI tools and firm‑approved AI adoption.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: openness to emerging technologies, including AI and automation.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships and serve as a subject matter expert, aiding organizations and their stakeholders in recognizing and implementing strategies to harness modern technology.
• Lead structured discovery sessions and executive workshops to assess current-state technology, process, and operating model maturity.
• Apply NetSuite implementation experience to assess ERP fit, architectural constraints, and ecosystem implications within broader enterprise environments.
• Evaluate optimize vs. replace vs. augment decisions across ERP, EPM, and adjacent enterprise platforms.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and capability assessments grounded in business outcomes rather than product bias.
• Develop future‑state visioning materials, executive business cases, and phased transformation roadmaps.
• Support the development of implementation strategies and lead execution of key phases, identifying and resolving issues, risks, and escalating project issues to leadership when necessary.
• Oversee project administration activities, encompassing project setup, planning, budgeting, account management, and billing, ensuring smooth project completion.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop comprehensive solution roadmaps that address client requirements.
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi‑faced issues.
• Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones.
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.

Skills

NetSuite implementations

ERP implementation

Finance & accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring junior team

AI tools adoption

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

CrossCountry Consulting LLC in Chicago seeks a seasoned Technology Strategy & Advisory professional to align enterprise technology decisions with business goals and finance performance. You will leverage NetSuite experience to guide ERP and adjacent platform decisions within client environments.

The role is advisory-first, non-configuration focused, and requires collaborating with executive stakeholders to translate strategy into pragmatic roadmaps and actionable plans.