Accounting Process Improvement Consultant

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Process Improvement Consultant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Madison Heights, Michigan. This role requires someone with deep expertise in streamlining accounting and operational processes to enhance efficiency. You will be instrumental in optimizing workflows, reducing the time required for month-end close, and driving automation initiatives across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze current accounting and operational processes to identify areas for improvement and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with the finance team to reduce the month-end close timeframe from 5-7 days to 3 days using automated solutions.
• Provide hands-on support during month-end close activities, working closely with the assistant controller.
• Develop and implement process maps to streamline workflows and enhance productivity across five locations.
• Partner with General Managers and accounting staff at various sites to align process improvements with business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to automate manual processes, ensuring accuracy and time savings in daily reporting.
• Consolidate financial results and generate daily cash reports to support corporate operations.
• Evaluate and enhance processes related to accrual accounting and other financial procedures.
• Support the successful adoption of D365 and Dynamics AX systems for improved data management and reporting.
• Monitor and measure the impact of implemented changes, ensuring continuous improvement across all processes.