SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager

Description:
Empower is seeking an experienced Implementation and Testing Manger to support a major SAP S/4HANA implementation and go-live initiative. This is a highly visible, hands-on contract opportunity for an accounting and financial systems professional who thrives in fast-paced transformation environments and can independently drive complex testing and validation activities from planning through post-go-live stabilization.

This individual will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure the successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA by validating system functionality, accounting processes, data integrity, controls, and financial reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with deep financial systems implementation experience and a proven ability to execute comprehensive testing strategies.

Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end accounting testing efforts during SAP S/4HANA implementation and go-live activities.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test scripts, test scenarios, and validation procedures.
• Execute system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and post-implementation validation.
• Validate accounting workflows, general ledger activity, financial reporting outputs, and data integrity throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Document testing results, identify system defects, coordinate issue resolution, and perform retesting through successful remediation.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to investigate issues and validate system corrections.
• Support development, testing, and maintenance of Excel-based reporting workbooks utilizing SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Validate data connections, reporting outputs, reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist with go-live readiness activities and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
• Develop accounting procedures, process documentation, and functional training materials to support adoption of new systems and processes.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training support to permanent Accounting team members.
• Ensure accounting processes and reporting function effectively following implementation.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Manager-level experience supporting financial systems implementations, ERP transformations, or accounting system conversions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing comprehensive testing plans for financial systems.
• Strong experience with:
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • Regression Testing
  • Defect Management
  • Issue Remediation and Resolution
  • Financial Reporting Validation
• Solid understanding of:
  • Accounting processes
  • General ledger activity
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial reporting
  • Month-end close processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex workbooks, data validation, reconciliations, and reporting analysis.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deliverables, and manage detailed testing activities with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
• Experience with SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Prior insurance industry accounting experience.
• Experience developing functional training materials and process documentation.
• Background supporting ERP go-live and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree is a plus
• Project Management and/or SAP certifications is a plus

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