SAP Cost Accounting Manager

Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for SAP Cost Accounting Manager 

Location: San Jose, CA

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Lead with a background in the semiconductor industry to guide our SAP S/4 HANA migration. This role will act as a key liaison between Operations Finance and cross-functional technical teams, ensuring precise process documentation, robust system design, and a seamless transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4 HANA. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in inventory cost accounting, variance analysis, and project leadership, and thrives in transformational environments focused on process improvements and AI initiatives.

SAP S/4 HANA Migration & Implementation

• Serve as the Operations Finance representative in the SAP S/4 HANA migration, aligning system design with business needs.

• Lead comprehensive process documentation, including AS-IS and TO-BE workflows for Operations Finance.

• Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and operations to support solution design, configuration reviews, testing, and readiness activities, leveraging semiconductor manufacturing knowledge.

• Participate in design workshops to integrate finance impacts (inventory, costing, variances, close processes) into S/4 HANA, applying industry best practices.

• Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and cutover to ensure smooth migration.

Finance Projects & Operational Efficiency

• Lead or contribute to other Finance and cross-functional projects, such as system enhancements and process automation.

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, communication, and stakeholder alignment.

• Promote collaboration and standardization across finance processes using semiconductor industry expertise.

Financial Close & Inventory Cost Accounting

• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including standard cost updates, reserves, and necessary adjustments.

• Contribute to financial reporting and perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis.

• Identify and drive automation opportunities across financial close processes, variance analysis, and data validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing finance, with strong focus on inventory and cost accounting.

• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4 HANA, particularly within Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules, includes configuration knowledge, process troubleshooting, and end-to-end validation.

• In-depth understanding of semiconductor cost structures, including standard costing, complex BOM and routing configurations, manufacturing variance analysis, and inventory valuation methodologies applicable to wafer fabrication and backend operations.

• Proven skills in process documentation, system design, and major system implementations or transformations.

• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex cost flows and large data sets to drive actionable insights and ensure accuracy

• Analytical mindset with excellent communication, collaboration, and project leadership abilities.

• Experience or strong interest in AI, automation, or advanced analytics is a plus.

About us

OTSI is a leading global technology company offering solutions, consulting, and managed services for businesses worldwide since 1999. OTSI serves clients from its 15 offices across 6 countries around the globe with a Follow-the-Sun model. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, we have a strong presence in North America, Central America, and Asia-Pacific with a Global Delivery Center based in India. These strategic locations offer our customers the competitive advantages of onshore, nearshore, and offshore engagement and delivery options, with 24/7 support. OTSI works with 100+ enterprise customers, of which many are Fortune ranked, OTSI focuses on industry segments such as Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Communications & Media Entertainment, Engineering & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Services, Hi-tech, Manufacturing, Engineering, transport logistics, Government, Defense & PSUs.

Our Center of Excellence:

• Data & Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• QA & Automation
• Enterprise Applications
• Disruptive Technologies