Senior ERP Accounting Transformation Lead

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Senior ERP Accounting Transformation Lead to join our Enterprise Tech Projects team in Seattle, WA. The Senior ERP Accounting Transformation Lead is a critical hybrid role combining Senior Business Analyst, Accounting Workstream Lead, and Accounting/Controllership SME responsibilities. The role owns delivery of accounting-related Project Elevate workstreams and ensures operational readiness through go-live and stabilization. Responsibilities include:

Business Analysis & Elevate Solution Design

• Lead working session activities for Elevate Core Financials

• Translate accounting requirements into functional design artifacts

• Support lift-and-shift MVP with future optimization foundation

• Identify process debt, manual workarounds, and control gaps

Elevate Finance and Accounting Workstream Ownership

• Serve as Finance and Accounting Workstream Lead for Elevate

• Own scope, milestones, risks, and readiness deliverables

• Support go/no-go decisions with PMO

• Provide status and decision recommendations to leadership

Accounting & Controllership SME

• Act as accounting SME for Core Financials

• Ensure reporting, controls, and close requirements

• Advise on accounting impacts of configuration and data

• Partner with Controller on control design and sign-off

Testing, Data & Go-Live Readiness

• Lead finance and accounting testing waves and user acceptance testing

• Support data migration reconciliation and sign-off

• Own accounting cutover and close impacts

• Drive launch readiness and stabilization

Stakeholder Leadership

• Advise accounting leadership and Elevate PMO

• Facilitate design and readiness sessions

• Influence without authority within workstream and cross-functional teams

• Provide go-live leadership and consultation

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)

• 8–12 years in accounting, finance transformation, or ERP implementation roles

• Deep knowledge of record-to-report and related accounting related cycles

• Proven ERP workstream or major initiative ownership

• Strong business analysis, testing, and stakeholder leadership skills

• Ability to operate hands-on while leading through influence

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $99,270 – $169,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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Salary : $99,270 - $169,900