Company: Robert Half

Location: Waterloo, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:45:57 GMT

Job description: Robert Half is seeking a Sage 300 Expert with deep expertise in financial consolidation processes to assist with upgrading a very old version of Sage 300 to the latest cloud-based Sage Intacct. The ideal candidate will work closely with the team to evaluate, transition, and implement advanced consolidation functionalities for 5-6 entities. This is a high-impact role for an experienced accountant and Sage specialist who is comfortable navigating legacy systems, migrating data, and setting up efficient processes in the upgraded platform. Duration is 3-6 months. Fully remote, with occasional travel to London, Ontario.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the upgrade from an older Sage 300 version to the current Sage Intacct (cloud-based) system.
• Transition existing financial data and functionality with minimal disruption to the business.
• Build and configure consolidation processes in the new system based on current needs.:
• Analyze and understand Excel-based financial consolidation processes that have been in place for over a decade.
• Map existing workflows in Excel to Sage Intacct’s native consolidation features for automation and efficiency gains.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting for 5-6 companies, with no intercompany transaction complexities.
• Guide and train internal stakeholders through the transition process to ensure adoption of the upgraded system.
• Document workflows, processes, and key insights for long-term sustainability.
• Encourage proactive information sharing to mitigate current challenges where key details are siloed.
• Recommend and implement best practices for financial consolidation and reporting within Sage Intacct.
• Address any issues or inefficiencies in current processes to improve accuracy and timelines.

Requirements:

• Experience and Expertise:
• Strong hands-on experience with Sage 300 systems (including legacy versions) and Sage Intacct.
• Extensive knowledge of financial consolidations for multi-entity organizations.
• Proficiency in working with complex Excel-based consolidation workflows and migrating them to ERP systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of Sage’s reporting and consolidation modules.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and data management in Excel.
• Ability to troubleshoot system-related issues and optimize Sage functionality.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication skills to ensure transparency and effective collaboration.
• Problem-solving mindset to tackle inefficiencies in current processes.
• Patience and enthusiasm for guiding teams through system transitions and knowledge transfer.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA) preferred but not required.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial systems, consolidations, and Sage-related projects.

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