ERP Implementation Consultant - Finance

Your Mission

As an ERP Implementation Consultant — Finance, you will:

• Deliver high-quality functional consulting and knowledge transfer across Tyler Finance modules for public-sector clients
• Translate complex government accounting and financial management processes into precise Tyler ERP configuration and workflow design
• Partner with client finance leaders to analyze requirements, configure the system, and ensure full financial operational readiness at go-live
• Serve as a trusted advisor — not just a trainer — guiding finance staff through challenges and surfacing process improvement opportunities
• Ensure structured knowledge transfer so clients are confident and self-sufficient managing Tyler Finance post-implementation

Key Responsibilities

• Tyler Finance Configuration & Implementation
• Analyze client financial business models and document software requirements across assigned Tyler Finance modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Purchasing, Cash Management, and Fixed Assets
• Configure Tyler Finance in alignment with client chart of accounts, fund structures, project accounting, grant management, and fiscal year requirements
• Configure approval workflows, financial controls, and system security in accordance with client operational and audit requirements
• Consult with finance directors, CFOs, budget officers, and department leads to capture workflow, integration, and reporting needs
• Support system integration activities between Tyler Finance and adjacent Tyler modules (HR/Payroll, Utility Billing, Permitting) and third-party systems
• Data Migration & Conversion
• Guide clients through data mapping and conversion from legacy financial systems to Tyler Finance applications
• Lead financial data migration activities including chart of accounts mapping, vendor master migration, open transaction loads, and opening balance validation
• Identify data conversion issues and partner with technical staff to resolve them ahead of go-live
• Execute financial data reconciliation between legacy systems and Tyler Finance to confirm migration accuracy prior to cutover
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Develop functional test scripts and end-to-end financial workflow scenarios for Tyler Finance modules
• Support structured testing phases (SIT, UAT) and confirm client readiness for go-live across all finance workstreams
• Track defects and coordinate resolution with the project team and Tyler vendor support through to closure
• Support parallel processing activities and financial reconciliation between legacy and new systems prior to cutover
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Design and deliver role-based end-user training sessions — remote and onsite as required — tailored to Tyler Finance client workflows
• Develop client-facing training materials including user guides, process guides, quick reference sheets, and job aids specific to Tyler Finance module configurations
• Create or adapt custom financial reports to meet client-specific operational and reporting requirements
• Build finance staff capability to independently administer and sustain the Tyler Finance environment post-implementation
• Project Governance & Delivery
• Maintain accurate project documentation including configuration logs, issue logs, agendas, trip reports, and timesheets
• Participate in weekly project status meetings, steering committee presentations, and departmental working sessions
• Provide weekly progress updates, time tracking, and effort reporting to support budget management
• Escalate functional risks, configuration issues, and scope changes to the Project Manager proactively and with recommended resolution paths
• Execute all assignments in accordance with KCT's delivery methodology and quality standards

Expected Outcomes

Success in this role includes:

• Tyler Finance configurations that fully align with client fund structures, audit requirements, and reporting obligations
• Clean, reconciled financial data migrations with no material discrepancies carried into go-live
• Confident, self-sufficient client finance teams capable of administering Tyler Finance post-implementation
• Structured, well-documented testing cycles with defects tracked and resolved ahead of go-live
• Strong client trust in KCT's financial implementation expertise and delivery discipline

Qualifications

• Required Experience
• 3+ years of functional consulting experience on Tyler Technologies ERP Finance implementations
• Hands-on configuration experience across core Tyler Finance modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Budget, Purchasing, and Cash Management
• Deep understanding of state and local government accounting principles, fund accounting, GASB standards, and public-sector budgeting and procurement processes
• Experience leading financial data migration, parallel processing, and reconciliation activities within ERP implementation programs
• Technical / Functional Skills
• Experience delivering role-based end-user training and producing structured documentation in a government ERP context
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a fully remote, client-facing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
• Professional Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including finance directors, CFOs, and department administrators
• Confident, executive-level presence when advising client finance leadership and steering committees
• Sound judgment in balancing client satisfaction with delivery discipline and scope adherence
• Ability to adapt effectively within dynamic, multi-stakeholder public-sector environments
• Preferred Qualifications
• CPA, CGFM, or equivalent government finance credential is advantageous but not required. Agile/Scrum experience or certification in hybrid ERP delivery environments is a plus.
• Great-to-have Qualifications (not required)
• Working knowledge of adjacent Tyler modules is a great-to-have and supports more integrated, cross-functional implementation engagements:
• Utility Billing
• Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL)
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Other Tyler Functional Modules

Professional Expectations

• All KCT team members and contractors are expected to uphold the following standards:
• Demonstrate deep functional knowledge of government ERP financial processes and Tyler Finance module capabilities
• Maintain disciplined documentation and configuration practices throughout the project lifecycle
• Exhibit confident, professional communication with both technical and non-technical client stakeholders
• Balance client satisfaction with delivery discipline and scope adherence
• Adapt effectively within dynamic, multi-stakeholder public-sector environments
• Uphold strict confidentiality of all KCT and client information in accordance with the executed Service Agreement and NDA
• Store all work product exclusively in KCT-approved cloud environments (Microsoft SharePoint / OneDrive); no storage on personal or unauthorised platforms
• Submit accurate monthly invoices by the last business day of each calendar month, itemised by date, hours, and deliverable
• Lead with professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to quality at every phase of delivery