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Advisory Consultant (ERP & Accounting)

Out of the Box, Dallas, TX, United States


Advisory Consultant (ERP & Accounting)
Out of the Box Technology (OOTB) is a leading outsourced accounting, financial advisory, and technology advisory firm. Within our Advisory Practice, we ensure technology transformations work; not just technically, but operationally.

This role is a true hybrid of ERP implementation and accounting advisory. You’ll lead client engagements end-to-end, from identifying accounting issues to designing and implementing systems and processes that solve them.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working within QuickBooks Online or Intuit Enterprise Suite while also advising on core accounting operations, including close processes, controls, and reporting.

This is a client-facing, billable role reporting to the VP of Advisory, with ownership of engagements from scope through delivery.

What You’ll Do
ERP Implementation & Systems Integration

Lead full-cycle ERP implementations (primarily QuickBooks Online and Intuit Enterprise Suite), including requirements gathering, configuration, UAT, go-live, and stabilization

Own the integration strategy and execution across key SaaS tools (e.g., CRM, AP automation, payroll, revenue systems)

Translate business requirements into scalable system design

Partner with data migration resources to ensure data is structured, mapped, and deployed correctly

Support clients through cutover, training, and early-stage month-end close cycles

Accounting Advisory & Process Improvement

Perform accounting health checks to assess accuracy, structure, and reliability of financials

Identify root causes and deliver clear, actionable recommendations

Lead cleanup work, including chart of accounts restructuring, transaction reclassification, and reconciliations

Redesign finance processes such as month-end close, AP/AR workflows, and reporting

Evaluate control environments and identify gaps in segregation of duties, approvals, and oversight

Conduct risk assessments and help prioritize areas of exposure

Client & Project Ownership

Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality are met

Serve as a trusted advisor to Controllers and CFOs

Communicate technical and accounting concepts clearly and effectively

Navigate ambiguity and adapt to real-world client environments

What We’re Looking For
Required

2–5 years of experience in accounting, advisory, or ERP/financial systems implementation

Strong accounting foundation with the ability to assess and explain financial issues

Experience working with or integrating financial systems (ERP, GL, or related SaaS tools)

Proven project management and client‑facing experience

Preferred

CPA or progress toward CPA

Hands‑on experience implementing QuickBooks Online and/or Intuit Enterprise Suite

Background in consulting, advisory, or outsourced accounting

Experience supporting high‑growth or lower‑middle‑market companies

Exposure to tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Bill.com, Ramp, Rippling, ServiceTitan, or Maxio

What Sets You Apart

Comfortable operating in

ambiguous or complex environments

Able to connect accounting challenges to system‑driven solutions

Practical, execution‑focused, and detail‑oriented

Strong problem‑solver who can turn complexity into structure

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