ERP Manager

Our Milhouse Finance team is seeking an ERP Manager to support our rapidly growing organization in our Chicago office location!

This position will support and directly report to the Vice President of Finance & Accounting. To perform in this position successfully, the ideal candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Supervise the maintenance and monitoring of application security, verification of application integrity, and provide guidance for codifying system procedures for application functions.
• Conduct testing of systems and performs systems upgrades.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to configure and customize ERP software to meet business needs.
• Optimize business processes and reporting by fully harnessing the functionality of ERP system.
• Evaluate new or under-used functionality, identify inefficiencies to streamline operations and eliminate redundancies
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure the system’s data integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ERP related issues, providing technical support to users
• Coordinate with external ERP vendors and consultants on system customization, integration and updates.
• Collaborate with Finance leaders on projects pertaining to Deltek applications and functions, including system upgrades, year-end processing support and implementation of customizations.
• Plan, coordinate and lead any system/process re-design, ERP migration or integration.
• Inform VP of Finance of ERP enhancements that can support or improve business processes
• Research ERP solutions and stays up to date with industry trends.
• Develop resources for user training to cater to diverse skill levels of users
• Assist on various special projects as assigned.
• Develop and lead a team of ERP specialists
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

• Strong business process expertise
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of project management & project accounting concepts and practices.
• Substantial ERP system design and management experience
• In-depth knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Proficiency in OnBase or similar electronic filing software.
• Advanced Excel skills (v-look ups, pivot tables).
• Exposure to Power Bi.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting or a related discipline  is required.
• 10 plus years of accounting experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• History of escalating responsibilities in IT with both project and accounting systems management.

Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.

Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.

We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.

Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.

Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Important Notice to US Applicants

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits List:

 Medical

 Dental

Vision

 Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

 Transit Benefits Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Education & Development Program

 Paid Holidays

 Employee Referral Program

Wellness Program 

 Employee Recognition Program

 Lunch and Learns

Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)

 Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support

 Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)