Partner with CFO, Controller, and Accounting Team on system optimization, enhancements and process improvements
IT & System Administration
Manage user access, roles and permissions using SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles
Design and maintain role-based security following segregation of duties best practices
Configure and maintain workflows, approval processes and business process automation
Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with external consultants as needed
Support quarterly system updates, testing cycles and deployment of new functionality
Maintain comprehensive system documentation, configuration guides and standard operating procedures
Monitor system performance, data integrity and compliance with internal controls
Cross-Functional Support
Provide technical support for Supply Chain processes and modules, including Materials Management (MM), material planning and project-based inventory activities
Provide technical support for Plant PMO activities, including contractor Service Entry Sheets, linking Plant PMO projects and schedules to procurement demand and improving project-based material planning and costing
Lead API and integration efforts connecting SAP with other internal systems
Bridge communication between business users, finance team and technical resources
Translate business requirements into system configurations and process designs
Lead business adoption efforts, including change management, stakeholder communication, user training and process standardization
Manage consulting engagements, project budgets, statements of work, deliverables, vendor performance, relationships and project scope with external SAP consulting partners
Strategic & Project Management
Lead SAP enhancement projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live support
Develop and maintain a roadmap for system improvements, new functionality, and process optimization
Facilitate quarterly release updates and drive adoption of new SAP features
Develop and support operational and financial reporting solutions, including SAP embedded analytics, CDS views, reporting tools and KPI dashboards
Conduct regular business process reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Manage competing priorities effectively and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field required
Advanced degree (MBA, MAcc, MS in Information Systems) a plus
5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (Public Cloud experience strongly preferred, including fit-to-standard principles, configuration through SSCUIs, quarterly release management and regression testing, clean-core extensibility)
SAP certification in S/4HANA Finance or related modules highly preferred
Deep expertise in SAP Finance modules: Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and Asset Accounting (AA)
Supply Chain experience including Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management and Inventory Management modules
Construction industry experience with Project Systems (PS) and project-based costing
Strong Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience including user administration, role design, authorization management and segregation of duties concepts
Proven workflow configuration experience: customizing approval processes, business rules and automation
SAP Fiori administration and user experience optimization
Familiarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and extensibility
Understanding of integration points between finance and other SAP modules; familiar with Public Cloud constraints and options
Experience with SAP Preferred Success tools (e.g., Cloud ALM and Test Automation)
Strong accounting and finance background with understanding of financial processes and accounting principles, including revenue recognition and subscription billing models
Knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation and analytics
Understanding of internal controls
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support. Sonic does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Communication skills -- ability to write clear system documentation, training materials, and business correspondence; present information to senior management, business users, and technical teams; and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences in clear, understandable terms
Problem Solving - ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, and system documentation; ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; has a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Project Management - develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress and completes projects on-time and on-budget; manages project team activities; ability to facilitate requirements gathering workshops and process design sessions
Ability to be a team player and work well in both in-person and remote work environments
Experience with SAP reporting tools and analytics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Familiarity with testing tools and methodologies
Work Environment
This position operates in a typical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop computer, and smartphone. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit; key/type, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity
Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer based on the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
