ERP Public Sector (State & Local Government) – Financial Consultant – Contract/1099

ERP Public Sector (State & Local Government) - Financial Consultant – Contract/1099
 

Wanted: dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there. So get ready to kickstart your career with a team that’s connected – connected by freedom.

Position Overview

ISG is seeking an ERP consulting professional with broad public sector (State and Local government) functional expertise in the following Finance areas:

• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts
• Projects and Grants Management
• Inventory
• Budget (Control and Development)
• Purchasing
• Inventory
• Contract Management
• Vendor Management

During the selection phase, the consultant may perform the following functions: document business processes, gather requirements, etc.  Additionally, the consultant may assist with the development of the procurement document (RFP, RFQ, etc.), facilitate vendor evaluation and negotiate the software and implementation vendor contract.

 During the implementation phase, the consultant will be responsible for providing oversight services. The consultant must work with the client lead and the implementation vendor lead. The primary responsibility is to provide oversight for planning, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and implementation activities. The consultant will supply regular progress reports to the PMO.

Responsibilities

SELECTION DUTIES:

• Document business requirements and processes
• Contribute to writing request for proposal documents
• Identify and write vendor demonstration scripts
• Assist with facilitating vendor evaluation

IMPLEMENTATION DUTIES:

• Oversee project delivery from an agency/department and entity-wide perspective
• Monitor that the project is effectively resourced and manage relationships with a wide range of groups
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of project documentation
• Check that all required project management documents are developed, completed and signed off at the appropriate review gate
• Ensure that all written deliverables provided by the Integration Services Vendor Project Manager are stored in the appropriate network folders and versioned and archived as necessary
• Draft, review and recommend approval of deliverables or provide feedback accordingly
• Hold the Integration Services Vendor accountable through oversight and reporting for completing the Implementation Project on time, within scope, within budget and according to the required quality standard (with the agreed specifications)
• Help to resolve issues, risks and conflicts
• Manage the project change request process and facilitate the approval process for requests submitted by the Integration Services Vendor Project Manager
• Document and monitor potential implementation project risks, opportunities and issues that may impact the project and escalate when appropriate
• Facilitate resolution of issues with input from the client project managers
• Escalate unresolved issues to the PMO in accordance with policies, as appropriate
• Report project progress, budget and status to the appropriate levels (e.g., Executive Sponsor, Executive Council, Steering Committee) and recommend corrective action when necessary
• Review the detailed Project Plan and supporting tracking schedules on an ongoing basis and document noted issues and concerns with project progress in accordance with the Project Plan

Required Skillsets

• This is a remote position based in the US with up to 50% travel
• Multi-module ERP experience (e.g., general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget)
• Public sector experience (State & Local Government)
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas into easy to understand business terms to all levels of management including executive leaders
• Strong organizational, analytical and task management skills
• Effective team skills
• Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis
• 3-7 years recent experience with managing complex IT projects
• Demonstrates working knowledge with MS-Office suite of software applications and tools, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project, MS-Outlook

Education

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field
• MBA or other advanced degree(s) desirable
• PMP preferred

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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