Accountant, Financial Systems Implementation

Who We Are

ghSMART is a leadership advisory firm dedicated to creating value for CEOs, boards, and investors. We partner with our clients to solve their most critical business decisions, becoming their trusted advisor on their most important people and talent priorities. As the first call for some of the world's most influential executives, we offer a data driven perspective on their leadership and talent strategy. Our team is made up of over 175 extraordinary individuals who become trusted advisors to these leaders, helping amplify their positive impact on the world. We advise on the art and science of building winning leadership teams, doing meaningful work every day. We hire the very best talent, and our team has the freedom to work where they choose.

What You’ll Do

This role involves providing financial reporting and analytical support to help achieve annual goals, collaborating with leadership to analyze business activity, and developing financial models. The Accounting Systems Analyst will be a key resource in implementing a new ERP system, responsible for leading the search and evaluating different platforms, testing the system, through implementation and adoption in the organization. This role will also ensure timely and accurate financial statements, reconcile accounts, and respond to ad-hoc reporting requests. Additionally, they will be expected to communicate with internal stakeholders and external clients, including auditors, while maintaining thorough documentation and ensuring compliance with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly reporting and analytical support to measure and maintain annual financial goals and initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership, finance, and other team members to analyze, align, and report business activity, developing financial models and internal reports.
• Lead the search, testing and implementation of a new ERP system, including testing, data migration, process design, and creating user documentation.
• Post accurate journal entries, ensuring all supporting documentation is organized and attached in the general ledger system.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests and communicate professionally with internal and external clients, including auditors, within set deadlines.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 4+ years of relevant experience as a Staff Accountant and Systems Analyst.
• Prior experience in implementing a new ERP system.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling are essential. In addition, experience with BI360, MS Dynamics Great Plains, and Salesforce are helpful but not required.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases is required, including the ability to create reports linking fields from various tables.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and project management capabilities..

Why join ghSMART?

Opportunity to become the best. Our clients are the best of the best, so we have to be too. You’ll learn and grow as part of a team of exceptional people, working in an environment of generosity and gratitude.

Freedom to choose. Our firm is different, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to chart your own career path within a firm full of opportunities. Plus, there is zero commute time – our team all work from their home offices.

Do meaningful work. Our clients are leading world impact, and you will influence that daily.

Have your voice and talents recognized. We are a flat organization that values proactivity and ability over bureaucracy and tenure. All our decisions and actions are guided by our Values and Credo - to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world.

Feel like an owner. ghSMART is 100% employee owned. All team members have the opportunity to buy our stock.

Compensation

Certain US jurisdictions require ghSMART to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. We are built on a culture of freedom and flexibility, we operate fully remotely, and our team members balance deeply energizing, high intensity work, with flexible schedules to support life outside of work. Our compensation model reflects these values. Compensation for this role in the United States includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution, and a comprehensive benefits package. You should reasonably expect a base salary of $87,000 - $110,000. In addition, we offer an annual competitive performance bonus and the opportunity to buy equity in our fully team owned firm.  

Please be advised that all emails will originate from the @ghsmart.com domain; any other domains are fraudulent, should be ignored, and deleted. 

ghSMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace across all of our global locations. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our global policies and practices are designed to support an environment of respect and equity for all.