Sage Intacct Designer

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>Design, configure, and customize Sage Intacct solutions to meet client requirements and align with existing financial and operational workflows.</li><li>Lead and support end-to-end ERP implementation projects, ensuring effective system setup, reliable configuration, and successful delivery.</li><li>Configure and optimize key Sage Intacct modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash Management, Multi-Entity Management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to provide accurate, actionable insights for business stakeholders.</li><li>Assess client business processes, identify operational inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions that improve financial management and system performance.</li><li>Implement workflow automation, API integrations, and other system enhancements to streamline operations and reduce manual work.</li><li>Support data migration, system mapping, and integration activities, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity throughout implementation.</li><li>Apply accounting best practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and internal control requirements when designing and configuring financial systems.</li><li>Troubleshoot technical issues, investigate system discrepancies, and implement effective solutions to improve reliability and performance.</li><li>Document system configurations, workflows, customizations, integrations, and implementation procedures to maintain clear and accessible records.</li><li>Train end-users on Sage Intacct functionality, reporting, workflows, and best practices to support adoption and long-term success.</li><li>Collaborate with clients, internal ERP teams, and sales and account management stakeholders to align deliverables with project scope, business expectations, and agreed objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic recommendations that improve clients' financial operations, efficiency, and return on their ERP investment.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client relationships through additional solutions and ongoing support.</li><li>Maintain agreed billable-hour targets and deliver high-quality work in accordance with project timelines and leadership expectations.</li><li>Collaborate with international stakeholders across Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, adapting to different time zones and scheduling requirements as needed.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>At least three years of hands-on experience with Sage Intacct, including system implementation, configuration, and customization.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct modules, particularly General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Multi-Entity Management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Solid understanding of financial management and accounting processes, including budgeting, cash management, transaction processing, and financial reporting.</li><li>Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting best practices, with the ability to incorporate these principles into ERP design and implementation.</li><li>Experience managing or contributing to end-to-end ERP implementations, from requirements gathering and system mapping through configuration, testing, deployment, and user adoption.</li><li>Understanding of workflow automation, API integrations, and system connectivity, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and data flow.</li><li>Experience with data migration, data mapping, and financial data validation to ensure reliable system transitions.</li><li>Familiarity with SQL, scripting languages, and data integration tools is an advantage.</li><li>Sage Intacct certifications or other relevant accounting and ERP certifications are considered a plus.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose system inefficiencies, investigate discrepancies, and implement effective solutions.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail when configuring systems, developing reports, managing data, and validating financial information.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and deliver effective user training.</li><li>A client-focused mindset, with a commitment to understanding business needs, maintaining high service standards, and building long-term client relationships.</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.</li><li>Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate virtual meetings and collaboration across multiple time zones.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>Part-time, freelance contract engagement with the flexibility of working remotely from South Africa.</li><li>Opportunity to work with international clients and collaborate with teams across multiple regions.</li><li>Exposure to diverse ERP implementation projects and complex financial management challenges.</li><li>The opportunity to apply specialized Sage Intacct expertise in system design, configuration, automation, reporting, and integration.</li><li>A strategic advisory role that combines technical delivery, process improvement, and client collaboration.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to client success through workflow optimization, financial reporting improvements, and scalable ERP solutions.</li><li>A collaborative, cross-functional working environment with opportunities to share expertise and support end-user development.</li><li>Flexible scheduling to support collaboration across international time zones, subject to project deadlines and client requirements.</li>