| Location | Boston, MA |
Client's Global Accounting team is a diverse, highly skilled group passionate about Client's mission of serving patients. Teams span North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with accounting operations supported by an external business partner in India.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with a strong background in ERP implementations, specifically SAP S/4HANA. This role plays a critical part in supporting the finance function through a major system transformation, combining deep accounting expertise with hands-on ERP implementation experience to ensure a smooth transition and strong post-go-live support.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a key finance representative in the SAP S/4HANA implementation project
Support and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test script development, execution, and issue resolution
Lead and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, workflows, and control narratives
Coordinate and support cutover planning and execution, ensuring data accuracy and readiness for go-live
Develop and deliver training materials and conduct training sessions for end users within finance and accounting
Provide hypercare support post-go-live, troubleshooting issues and stabilizing processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, consultants, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and system utilization within the new ERP environment
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
5 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management responsibility
Proven experience in ERP implementations, with strong preference for SAP S/4HANA
Hands-on experience with UAT, cutover, and post-go-live support (hypercare)
Strong understanding of accounting processes (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, etc.)
Experience documenting processes and developing training materials
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a large-scale transformation or system migration
Familiarity with internal controls frameworks (SOX experience a plus)
Experience working with cross-functional global teams
Basic Qualifications (per req)
Doctorate degree or Master's degree and 2 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, or Associate's degree and 10 years of experience, or high school diploma/GED and 12 years of experience.
Skills-based hiring: Not enabled. Max rate not to exceed: not specified.
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Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets
Strong SAP experience, preferably S/4HANA
Accounting
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and establish priorities
Ideal Candidate
Interested in and has some experience with implementation/ERP work. Strong SAP experience is non-negotiable. Must work well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support UAT across SAP and related systems (test execution, issue tracking, validation)
Create and maintain clear process documentation (SOPs, workflows, controls)
Partner with Accounting, IT, and project teams to ensure successful implementation
Assist with cutover activities, including data validation
Help develop and deliver end-user training
Provide hypercare support post-go-live, resolving issues and stabilizing processes