Senior ERP Functional SME; Payroll & Government Accounting

Senior ERP Functional SME (Payroll & Government Accounting)

Category: ERP/CRM/Tools

Location: United States, California, Los Angeles

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Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior ERP Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong background in Payroll and CPA-level financial expertise to join our CGI team to lead and support ERP implementations and optimizations.

This full-time opportunity is located in our Los Angeles, CA office with work performed at client site in Downey, CA. CGI operates a hybrid model with onsite expectations and 25-50% onsite presence or as directed by the Project Manager. At this time, members in the Los Angeles area are onsite one full week a month.

This role focuses on aligning ERP solutions with business processes, particularly in payroll, accounting, and compliance, for large-scale enterprise or government clients. Your ERP expertise in implementations, payroll operations, and CPA-level financial insight will directly support mission-critical government and enterprise transformations. You will configure payroll and accounting systems to align with regulatory and compliance requirements while ensuring seamless integration across finance, HR, and IT.

If you are driven by public service impact, ERP excellence, and financial integrity, this is your ideal next step.

How we’re transforming Government

We use technical expertise and secure solutions to help government reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency. Our work helps civil entities provide services transparently and with fewer resources.

CGI Advantage is an industry-leading ERP platform for government operations. With over 46 years of public-sector experience, this secure, intuitive platform is continually evolving, supported by a vibrant client community and CGI’s global network of professionals.

Your future duties and responsibilities

How you'll make an impact

• Serve as the primary ERP SME overseeing full project life cycles from planning to deployment and optimization
• Lead ERP implementations with a specialized focus on payroll operations, tax compliance, and financial management for large-scale government or enterprise clients
• Analyze and document payroll and accounting processes; recommend improvements aligned with ERP capabilities
• Conduct fit-gap analyses and guide system configuration of payroll and financial modules
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure end-to-end integration and successful project delivery
• Provide CPA-level financial insight into ERP reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FLSA, IRS, and state/local payroll regulations
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), training, documentation, and post-go-live stabilization activities
• Lead client workshops, issue resolution, and end-user adoption efforts
• Act as a trusted advisor to project sponsors and executive stakeholders
• Stay current on ERP innovations, government accounting trends, and regulatory changes

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of experience in ERP implementations focused on Payroll and Financials
• In-depth understanding of payroll systems, tax regulations, benefits integration, and public sector accounting
• CPA certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and compliance-heavy environments
• Experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle Cloud HCM/ERP, SAP Success Factors, Workday, or People Soft
• Skilled in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications
• Strong communication, analysis, and leadership capabilities
• Experience with large enterprise or government-sector clients is preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills

• CPA is preferred (even if expired or about to obtain)
• Project management or Agile certification (PMP, Scrum)
• Experience with change management and training delivery
• Familiarity with California-specific payroll laws and public sector accounting standards

Other Information

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