P21 Finance Consultant
Job ID: 110194
Location: Downey, CA [Remote]
Salary: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Category: Other
Employment Type: Contract
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Prophet 21 Finance Lead Consultant to take on a pivotal role in leading the implementation, configuration, and optimization of financial modules within Epicor's Prophet 21 ERP systems. This position is fully remote and offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial processes of diverse client organizations, ensuring their ERP systems align with business objectives and industry standards. The successful candidate will play a critical role in transforming client operations through expert deployment and support of financial systems.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert on all financial modules of Prophet 21, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and financial reporting frameworks.
- Conduct comprehensive requirement gathering workshops to understand client needs and translate these into effective, customized ERP solutions.
- Design and implement robust financial processes that are compliant with accounting principles and tailored to client-specific operational frameworks.
- Facilitate seamless integration of financial systems with other business processes by collaborating closely with IT, operations, and supply chain teams.
- Oversee all phases of ERP implementation from data migration and system testing to user training and go-live support.
- Provide ongoing support and optimization post-implementation to ensure continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
- Identify and address any functional gaps between client requirements and the capabilities of Prophet 21.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Prophet 21 ERP, specifically in financial modules.
- Strong foundational knowledge in accounting principles applicable to distribution or manufacturing sectors.
- Proven track record of successful leadership in ERP financial module implementations or significant upgrades.
- Advanced skills in process mapping, documentation, and conducting effective training sessions.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- CPA or other relevant financial certification is highly preferred.
- Experience with data migration tools and familiarity with various reporting platforms.
- Prior consulting experience in an ERP-focused role is desirable.