About the job
We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive the enhancement and optimization of our finance applications, with a specific emphasis on SAP S/4 HANA. This role is critical within our finance and accounting team and requires an on-site presence in our San Jose or Rancho Cordova, CA office. The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of leading similar initiatives in medium to large organizations.
Your responsibilities will include leading projects that identify opportunities for improved efficiency, enhanced system functionality, integration possibilities, and bolstered control environments. Collaboration with the entire CFO organization and finance IT teams will be essential to fulfill your duties. A profound understanding of accounting principles and systems, particularly SAP S/4 HANA, is crucial. You will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an extensive understanding of the existing SAP landscape relating to accounting and finance operations.
- Identify areas for improvement in efficiency, system capabilities, integration opportunities, and controls.
- Understand and evaluate other systems utilized by accounting and finance teams and their impact on operational functions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate these into effective SAP solutions.
- Engage in strategic planning with Finance and IT teams to formulate enhancement options for addressing specific needs.
- Lead both functional and technical teams through all project lifecycle phases.
- Define and identify encountered issues, gather relevant data, and assist the team in deriving valid conclusions.
- Maintain close communication with the business to forecast upcoming system and resource requirements.
- Document interdependencies of tasks and work collaboratively across teams to expedite issue resolution.
- Conduct comprehensive training sessions for end-users on new processes and solutions.
- Facilitate regular meetings with project teams, stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure progress and address any challenges.
- Ensure compliance with best practices for system security and data integrity.
- Be prepared to work outside of regular business hours and on weekends as required in a fast-paced environment.

