Finance Accounting Consultant

A high-growth technology company
, recently acquired, is seeking an experienced Accounting & Finance Operations Consultant to support critical post-merger integration and operational continuity.

This engagement is designed for a hands-on, independent operator who can step into a fast-moving environment, take ownership of key accounting operations, and ensure stability during a period of heightened activity. The consultant will play a central role in maintaining payroll and accounts payable continuity while supporting system transitions and integration-related work streams.

This is not a backfill or purely transactional role — it is a stabilization and execution engagement where sound judgment, accountability, and speed matter.

• Own payroll-related activities using Paylocity
  , including support of final payroll runs during the transition period.
• Manage multi-state payroll close-out activities across 20+ U.S. jurisdictions
  , including coordination of state and local tax matters.
• Ensure payroll records, reports, and historical data are properly retained, documented, and accessible for audit and compliance purposes.
• Serve as the primary payroll point of contact during the transition, resolving issues independently as they arise.

• Maintain continuity of accounts payable, expense reporting, and corporate card activity using Ramp
  .
• Oversee invoice processing, coding, routing, and payment execution with accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure uninterrupted vendor payments and employee reimbursements during integration.
• Support preparation for a planned transition from Ramp to new AP and expense platforms later in the engagement.

• Operate autonomously to identify gaps, risks, and process breakdowns during the post-acquisition period.
• Partner with Finance and HR stakeholders to resolve payroll, benefits, and operational issues.
• Support audit and compliance requests by maintaining clean documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Provide structure and clarity during a period of change by proactively driving tasks to completion.

This role is best suited for a seasoned accounting or finance operations professional who has supported organizations through mergers, acquisitions, or periods of rapid change
.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity payroll processing (required).
• Experience managing multi-state payroll and payroll-related tax matters.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and expense management workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently
  , prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions with limited direction.

• Master’s degree and/or professional certifications (CPA, CMA, or similar).
• Prior experience in high-growth technology or SaaS environments
  .
• Experience with Ramp or comparable AP/expense platforms.
• Exposure to post-acquisition integration or transition scenarios.
• Familiarity with audit or SOX-adjacent environments.

• Payroll and AP operations remain accurate, timely, and disruption-free
  .
• Knowledge transfer occurs efficiently, minimizing dependency on departing team members.
• Integration-related tasks move forward without creating additional burden on internal leadership.
• The consultant is trusted to make decisions independently and execute without daily oversight.