Plante Moran

ERP & Business Transformation Senior Consultant

Plante Moran$90K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • ERP experience required, preferably Plex
  • 1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation
  • 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Manufacturing costing knowledge required
  • Knowledge of chart of account design and ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions
  • Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items
  • Assist in preparing project communications and status reporting
  • Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams
  • Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and process validation
  • Support conference room pilots and training activities
  • Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Time Off and various holidays
  • 401(k) plan with flexible benefits options
  • Business-related travel expense reimbursement
  • Pension plan available for eligible staff
  • Discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff
Full Job Description

We are seeking a motivated accounting and business systems professional to support ERP implementation and business transformation projects for manufacturing clients. This position is designed for an individual with strong financial and operational knowledge who wants to develop into a trusted client advisor and project leader.
 

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to: 

Client Support

  • Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions.

  • Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items.

  • Assistin preparing project communications and status reporting.

  • Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams.

  • Learn how tofacilitatediscussions and present recommendations to clients
     

ERP Implementation Support

  • Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and process validation.

  • Support conferenceroompilots and training activities.

  • Help document current and future-state business processes.

  • Participate in data conversion and validation activities.

  • Assistwith system security, reporting, and process design tasks
     

Accounting & Business Process Analysis

  • Support chart ofaccountsdevelopment and financial reporting design.

  • Assistwith costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting requirements.

  • Analyze business processes andidentifyimprovement opportunities.

  • Developprocessdocumentation and training materials.

  • Participate in month-end, financial reporting, and operational workflow discussions. 
     

Project Coordination

  • Track project tasks and deadlines.

  • Prepare meeting agendas and follow-up documentation.

  • Support issue tracking and resolution activities.

  • Coordinate activities among internal and client teams.

  • Assistproject managers with planning and execution activities. 

The qualifications. 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field 

  • ERP experience required, preferably Plex 

  • 1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation 

  • 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment 

  • Manufacturing costing knowledge required  

  • Knowledge and understanding of chart of account design and ERP systems 

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $90,000 - $117,000.

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About Plante Moran

Plante Moran is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofits. The firm was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Plante Moran has over 3,000 professionals working in more than 20 offices throughout the United States and internationally. The firm is known for its commitment to client service and has been recognized for its quality of work and workplace culture. Plante Moran is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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