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Company Description

AAFCPAs is an innovative and forward-thinking firm with a focus on automation.  We have enjoyed primarily organic growth and continue our laser focus on sustained growth as an independent regional firm.  We provide best-value assurance, tax, outsourced accounting, business consulting, information technology advisory solutions, and wealth management services to nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, wealthy individuals, and estates. AAFCPAs donates 10% of its net profits annually to nonprofit organizations.  We have an active DEI&B committee and have commitment and accountability to these efforts.

AAFCPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal, the third largest CPA firm association in the world with 300+ member firms in over 100 countries. This provides our clients with seamless national and global coverage, along with an advantageous pay-as-you-use model.

Job Description

Companies change in size, complexity, or just evolve over time.  Their processes do not necessarily evolve appropriately to match the company’s changes.  Typically, process changes lag behind advancements in their software too. AAFCPA’s approach to business process improvement is focused on efficiency, effectiveness, and internal control within the context of a company’s information system and staffing capabilities.

AAFCPAs’ Business & IT Consulting practice has a stellar record of implementing incremental value-added change, with the ability to track results and measure success, and to align with business goals and process performance objectives.

We have a great opportunity for the tech-savvy accountant.  Our Business Process team has an opening for an experienced team member that has working knowledge of accounting best practices as well as a love and acuity for technical applications, such as mid-level ERPs or specific solutions like bill.com, etc.  This position offers a self-managed and motivated team member the freedom and support to work with multiple clients on a variety of different consulting engagements to increase their efficiencies through technology.  If you’re a Controller or CFO looking for a change of pace in a more technology-oriented consulting role, this is an opportunity you can’t miss.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing insight and solutions relating to process and technology for diverse organizations, from very small companies (e.g. 5 employees) through sophisticated midmarket organizations (~3,000 employees), ranging from non-profits to manufacturing to professional services
• Interview clients to understand their current business processes and recommend opportunities for improvements to efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls
• Identify where and how technology could be used for improvements, particularly mid-level ERP systems and specialized workflow applications
• Lead engagement planning, customer and project management, correspondence with customers and multiple vendors, conducting fieldwork which includes client discovery meetings and often system research, discussing findings and observations with client, creating documentation of current state and recommendations for improvements
• Assist clients in selecting and designing their ERP systems, specifically with the chart of accounts and system configuration,
• Act as project manager/advocate for clients during implementation projects by guiding them in best practices and task completion
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and be a stellar example of AAFCPAs consulting services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience working in the field of accounting on a mid to high level, completing financial transactions for an entity and knowledge of the typical workflows for an entity
• Experience implementing an ERP system and knowledge for how ERP systems operate to address client workflows
• Accuity in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Advanced verbal and written presentation skills
• Strong leadership, analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to manage several ongoing projects simultaneously, demonstrating the ability to prioritize and manage workflow to meet deadlines
• Technologically savvy and ability to communicate knowledge and concepts to clients
• Advanced knowledge of Excel is preferred

Additional Information

Minimal travel is required.

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO
• Position is mostly remote, but flexible work locations are available as desired (Westborough, , Boston)
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes subsidized medical and dental, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability, plus more.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To apply for this position, please go to AAFCPAs’ website: www.aafcpa.com and click the link to Careers.

AAFCPAs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.