Group Costpoint Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Costpoint Accountant supporting a growing, project-based organization during an ERP transition from Odoo to Deltek Costpoint. The position combines core accounting responsibilities with hands-on Costpoint expertise, including configuration, testing, and ongoing system ownership for finance users.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of Costpoint modules, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Procurement & Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Project Costing
  • Manufacturing
• Own and drive continuous improvement for the Group’s Costpoint ERP system.
• Support data migration from Odoo (and other legacy systems) into Costpoint, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and strengthen base financial controls within Costpoint to support SOX compliance.
• Partner with implementation and support partners on configuration changes, issue resolution, and system enhancements.
• Support integrations between Costpoint and other systems, including:
  • IBM Planning Analytics/Controller
  • PLM
  • Azure SSO/MFA
• Prepare month-end and year-end close deliverables, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide training, documentation, and first-line support to finance users adopting Costpoint.
• Identify and troubleshoot system issues, escalating to the implementation partner or IT as needed.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to Costpoint data and controls.

Requirements

• Hands-on consulting or configuration experience with Deltek Costpoint (essential).
• Strong foundation in core accounting principles, including GL, AP, AR, and reconciliations.
• Experience with Deltek manufacturing modules, project-based budgeting, and Time & Expense modules.
• Experience supporting or participating in an ERP implementation or migration.
• Strong Excel skills, comfortable working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work confidently with finance and non-finance stakeholders, including external implementation partners.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy and controls.
• Experience working across multiple entities or international finance teams (e.g., US and non-US operations).
• Prior experience operating within a SOX control environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a project-based, government-contracting, or professional services environment.
• A recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Professional working proficiency in French.
• Familiarity with DCAA compliance requirements and government contract accounting.
• Familiarity with Group Finance EPM reporting systems such as IBM Planning Analytics (FP&A) and/or IBM Controller (Group Consolidation).
• Experience with Odoo or another ERP platform, particularly in a migration context.