Finance and Accounting Consultant

Sand Cherry Associates

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Consultant to support a complex integration initiative following a business acquisition. This role will lead finance and accounting integration activities, ensuring operational readiness for Day 1 legal close and successful transition away from seller-provided services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ERP integrations, financial systems cutovers, accounting operations, and post-acquisition integration planning. Expertise with Enertia is highly preferred, along with experience working across multiple ERP environments. This is a remote position requiring candidates to reside in the United States and be authorized to work without visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Please note that we do not work C2C.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience supporting finance, accounting, or ERP integration initiatives
Hands-on experience with finance and accounting integration in mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures
Strong understanding of accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and close processes
Experience leading ERP or financial system implementations and cutovers
Experience with chart of accounts mapping and financial data migration
Ability to develop detailed project plans, workstreams, and governance structures
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with Enertia ERP strongly preferred
Experience working with multiple ERP systems and system migrations
Background in oil & gas, energy, or asset-intensive industries preferred
CPA, PMP, or related certification is a plus
Experience supporting TSA transitions and post-close integration activities preferred

Responsibilities

Lead finance and accounting integration activities for Day 1 legal close and TSA (Transition Services Agreement) exit
Develop and manage detailed integration workplans, timelines, and functional roadmaps
Coordinate end-to-end integration planning across accounting operations, financial controls, and systems
Design and document future-state finance processes, workflows, and organizational structures
Support ERP and financial system transition and cutover activities
Map seller chart of accounts (COA) to buyer COA for reporting and operational continuity
Coordinate and document purchase price accounting (PPA) and opening balance sheet entries
Develop Day 1 close plans, accounting timelines, and transition milestones
Partner with finance, accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment across integration activities
Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies related to finance and accounting integration
Support disengagement planning from seller-provided accounting and financial TSAs
Provide regular status updates, reporting, and executive-level communication throughout the project lifecycle