Job Description
Venteon is currently seeking an SAP CO Key User to fill an opening with a company located in Fairlawn, OH.
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
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This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Controlling (CO) modules across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role is business-facing and focuses on standardizing and optimizing plant financial processes, working directly with plant controllers and implementation teams. The position is based in Fairlawn, OH, with a hybrid schedule and requires significant travel to manufacturing sites. Ohio candidates are prioritized.
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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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• Serve as the subject matter expert for the SAP S/4HANA CO module, guiding implementation and process standardization across multiple locations.
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• Collaborate with plant controllers, local key users, IT, and project teams to ensure successful integration and adoption of SAP CO processes.
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• Conduct fit-to-template analysis, integration testing, user acceptance testing, and process documentation to align local needs with standardized templates.
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• Lead training sessions for local end-users, providing first-level support and addressing questions and concerns during and after implementation.
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• Support manufacturing plants during the hyper-care phase following go-live, ensuring smooth transition and resolving issues.
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• Identify, document, and share lessons learned after each implementation to drive continuous improvement.
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• Participate in process integration with other SAP modules, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality.
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• Travel up to 50% to manufacturing locations as needed to support project activities.
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• Report directly to the Corporate Controller, focusing on SAP CO implementation rather than day-to-day accounting or controller duties.
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• No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this role.
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WHAT IS REQUIRED
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• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; alternatively, 10+ years of accounting/controlling experience with SAP CO implementation in lieu of a degree.
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• Minimum 5 years of accounting, controlling, or cost accounting experience with hands-on SAP CO implementation in a manufacturing environment.
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• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, plant controlling, and SAP CO processes, including cost centers, profit centers, product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
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• Experience with SAP FI/CO integration and process standardization.
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• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
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• Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work productively with cross-functional teams.
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• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• S/4HANA implementation experience.
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• Familiarity with Continental FRM and FIRE.
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• Experience with SAP FI and a high-level understanding of other SAP modules.
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• Operational controlling and/or cost accounting experience.
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• Previous participation in SAP S/4HANA implementation projects.