What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Accounting Operations Lead position at The Carrera Agency?
We're seeking an SAP Accounting Operations Lead for a contract (with potential to hire) opportunity with our client, a leading organization in the distribution sector. This role is pivotal to a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation project for their North American operations, offering a chance to significantly impact the company's accounting and finance processes.
Here are the details:
* *Duration**: 9 months (with potential to hire)
* *Location**: Anaheim, CA (Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site/ 1 remote)
** Compensation**: The offered compensation to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include (but are not limited to) the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the main point of contact between Accounting divisions, Business Units, the Information Systems department, and the third-party implementation partner, ensuring a smooth implementation of the S4 Hana platform.
* Participate in meetings and workshops, offering insights and recommendations to define essential operational and accounting requirements for the new system.
* Support the design of the new system, focusing on standardizing S4 Hana across Business Units while leveraging its new technology, functionality, and features.
* Help with User Acceptance Testing as needed.
* Keep key stakeholders informed of progress, including the North American Business Project Leader, Accounting Business Process Owner, and Project Management Office (PMO).
* Offer implementation support, analysis, and recommendations as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
* 7-10 years of experience in Accounting Systems and IT.
* Extensive experience in ERP implementations, ideally with SAP S/4HANA in the manufacturing industry.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
* Self-motivated, independent, and able to work collaboratively.
* Solid understanding of Accounting and Finance processes, with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, external partners, and executive leaders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex operational and accounting needs.
* Proven project management
Please apply today!
