Systems Accountant (French Speaking)

We're partnering with a growing, project-based organization currently transitioning its ERP landscape from Odoo to a new finance systems platform to find a Finance Systems Accountant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines solid core accounting skills with genuine hands-on Tier 1 ERP implementation expertise, and who wants a seat at the table for a major systems transformation.

About the Role

You'll play a central role in configuring, testing, and running the organization's finance systems, while also owning core accounting deliverables. You'll help migrate financial data from Odoo, strengthen controls to support SOX compliance, and be a go-to systems expert for finance users as the organization moves onto the new platform. This role requires a high level of travel, both interstate and overseas, to support the business across its locations.

What You'll Do

• Support configuration, testing and maintenance of core finance modules including General Ledger, Procurement & Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Costing and Manufacturing
• Own and drive a continuous improvement program for the Group's finance systems
• Support data migration from Odoo (and other legacy systems) into the new platform, ensuring data accuracy and completeness
• Maintain and strengthen base financial controls to support SOX compliance
• Partner with implementation and support partners on configuration changes, issue resolution and system enhancements
• Support integrations between core finance systems and other platforms, including IBM Planning Analytics/Controller, PLM, and Azure SSO/MFA
• Prepare month-end and year-end close deliverables, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide training, documentation and first-line support to finance users adopting the new platform
• Identify and troubleshoot system issues, escalating to the implementation partner or IT as needed
• Support internal and external audit requests relating to finance systems data and controls

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on consulting or configuration experience implementing a Tier 1 ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) (essential)
• Fluent in French (essential)
• Solid grounding in core accounting principles - GL, AP, AR and reconciliations
• Experience supporting or participating in an ERP implementation or migration project
• Strong Excel skills, comfortable working with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills, able to work confidently with finance and non-finance stakeholders, including external implementation partners
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy and controls
• Experience working across multiple entities or international finance teams (e.g., US and non-US operations)
• Prior experience operating within a SOX control environment
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both interstate and overseas

Nice to Have

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint specifically, or other project-based ERP systems
• Experience in a project-based, government-contracting, or professional services environment
• A recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with DCAA compliance requirements and government contract accounting
• Familiarity with Group Finance EPM reporting systems such as IBM Planning Analytics (FP&A) and/or IBM Controller (Group Consolidation)
• Experience with Odoo or another ERP platform, particularly in a migration context

What's next:

If interested in this position, please contact Joshua Sherry at Joshua.sherry@robertwalters.com.