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Why Companies Hire Remote Implementation Accountants through MAVI
Implementation Accountants are a specialized resource that most growing companies need temporarily but need well. MAVI's network includes professionals who have led or supported NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and other ERP implementations at growth-stage companies - bridging the gap between the implementation consultant and the internal accounting team.
This page covers what a remote Implementation Accountant handles, how to evaluate candidates, what proper implementation support is worth, and how MAVI's placement process works.
What a Remote Implementation Accountant Actually Handles
Own the accounting workstream of the implementation
Leads the accounting-side decisions during the implementation - chart of accounts design, module configuration, approval workflows, and reporting setup - in coordination with the implementation consultant.
Manage data migration and validation
Oversees the migration of historical data from the old system to the new one, validates that balances are accurate and complete, and resolves migration discrepancies before go-live.
Design and validate the chart of accounts
Builds or reviews the new chart of accounts structure to ensure it supports current reporting needs, future growth, and clean financial statement presentation.
Document processes and train staff
Creates SOPs for how accounting transactions will be processed in the new system, and trains the accounting team on the new workflows before go-live.
Manage the parallel run period
Runs parallel processing during the transition period - recording transactions in both systems, comparing outputs, and validating that the new system is producing accurate results.
Support post-go-live stabilization
Stays engaged after go-live to resolve issues that surface in the first close cycles, optimize configurations that don't work as intended, and ensure the team is operating the system correctly.
What Separates a Strong Candidate from a Mediocre One
Implementation Accountants come in wide range of experience levels. Here's how to evaluate whether a candidate is genuinely capable at this work:
Data migration ownership
Data migration is where most implementations run into trouble. Ask candidates how they managed the migration from the old system, how they validated that balances were correct, and how they handled discrepancies that surfaced during the validation process. Candidates who have managed a complex migration understand why this part matters.
Direct ERP implementation experience, not just user experience
Using NetSuite as an accountant is different from configuring it during an implementation. Ask candidates to describe their specific role in implementations they list on their resume - were they the accountant making configuration decisions, or were they trained on the new system after it was live? The distinction is significant.
Chart of accounts design experience
The chart of accounts structure built during an implementation shapes how the accounting function works for years afterward. Ask candidates about the design decisions they made - how many segments, what the segment structure was, how they accounted for future reporting needs. Thoughtful answers signal real configuration experience.
Go-live and post-go-live experience
The first close after go-live is usually the hardest. Ask candidates how they managed the first post-go-live close, what problems surfaced, and how they resolved them. Candidates who have only managed pre-go-live work haven't seen how systems behave under real operational conditions.
What a Strong Remote Implementation Accountant is Worth
Configuration decisions are made correctly the first time
Fixing a misconfigured ERP after go-live is expensive and disruptive. An Implementation Accountant who makes the right configuration decisions during setup - chart of accounts structure, module design, reporting hierarchies - prevents the rework that comes from getting it wrong.
Go-live happens on schedule
Implementations that lack dedicated accounting resources tend to stall because accounting dependencies - data validation, opening balance reconciliation, workflow sign-off - create bottlenecks. A dedicated Implementation Accountant owns these dependencies and keeps the project moving.
The first close in the new system actually closes
The first close in a new ERP is a stress test. Companies with a strong Implementation Accountant in place close successfully. Companies without one often discover significant system issues mid-close that delay reporting and erode confidence in the new system.
The accounting team adopts the new system correctly
An Implementation Accountant who documents the new workflows and trains the team before go-live reduces the number of process errors that occur in the first few months. The team knows how to use the system correctly from the start.
The ramp is shorter than a typical search
MAVI's Implementation Accountants are vetted for direct ERP implementation experience, data migration ownership, and the configuration knowledge that separates genuine implementation resources from accountants who have gone through an implementation as end users.
How the Hiring Process Works
Tell us what you need.
Share the role requirements - volume, tool stack, hours (full-time or fractional), and any specific workflows you need covered. The more specific, the better the match.
Receive matched candidates.
MAVI sends you a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates within 48 hours. Each profile includes a detailed summary of their experience, the tools they've used, and the types of companies they've worked with.
Interview and hire.
You interview your top candidates - MAVI facilitates and is present throughout. Once you've made your selection, we handle contracts, payments, and compliance. Your new hire can start in as fast as 5 days from your first conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Remote Implementation Accountant work in my time zone?
Yes. MAVI's talent network spans multiple global regions, and candidates are available across a range of time zones including full overlap with US Eastern, Central, and Pacific hours. Time zone alignment is part of the matching criteria from the start.
How does MAVI vet Remote Implementation Accountants?
Every candidate goes through a multi-step vetting process covering accounting technical knowledge, US GAAP proficiency, ERP and tool fluency, and communication skills. Work history is verified and references are checked. By the time a profile reaches you, the candidate has already cleared these bars.
How long does it take to hire a Remote Implementation Accountant through MAVI?
Most placements happen within 5 days of the initial conversation. MAVI sends matched candidates within 48 hours, and onboarding moves quickly once you've made your selection. If your situation is urgent - a sudden departure, a deadline approaching - MAVI prioritizes accordingly.
What accounting software do Remote Implementation Accountants typically use?
MAVI's candidates are commonly fluent in QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Ramp, and Gusto. ERP and tool preferences are part of the matching criteria - candidates are filtered to match your existing tech stack.
Is there a minimum commitment or long-term contract?
No. MAVI operates month-to-month with no contract lock-in and no upfront placement fees. Engagements can be full-time or fractional, and hours can scale up or down as your needs change.
Which ERPs do MAVI's Implementation Accountants have experience with?
MAVI's network includes Implementation Accountants with experience across NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Dynamics, and others. The ERP you're implementing is a core part of the matching criteria - candidates are filtered to match your specific system.
Can an Implementation Accountant also handle the ongoing accounting after go-live?
Yes. Many MAVI placements for implementation work transition into ongoing accounting support after go-live - the Implementation Accountant becomes the Senior Accountant or GL Accountant who owns the system they helped configure. If that transition is part of your plan, MAVI can structure the engagement accordingly.