Associate Director, Software Engineering

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, is seeking an SAP Finance/Controlling Lead to manage end-to-end SAP FI/CO configuration and drive reliable financial applications, including GL, CCA, PCA, IO, and CO-PA.

You will lead a global team of 6–8 functional resources, coordinate with business process stewards, ensure change control and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with IT to align SAP solutions with growth and efficiency goals, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, IT, or closely related field.
• Three years of experience delivering SAP FI/CO modules.
• Experience with SAP Project Systems (PS).
• SAP delivery team leadership experience; ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions.
• Experience with cross-functional business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP FI/CO configuration and governance.
• Deliver SAP Financial applications and reporting (GL, CO-PA, CCA, PCA, IO).
• Lead a global team of 6-8 resources (employees/contractors).
• Ensure changes align with business requirements, standards, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize SAP enhancements and new functionalities.
• Travel domestically and internationally (10%).

Skills

SAP FI/CO

SAP PS

SAP delivery leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IT

Tools

SAP

ERP configurations

Job description

DUTIES

Guide the Finance Business Management (FBM) processes and manage end-to-end SAP technical configuration for the SAP FI/CO modules. Responsible for delivery and governance of SAP Financial applications and reporting: FI-General Ledger, Controlling: CCA, PCA, IO, CO-PA). Responsible for the continuity of the company’s internal Finance applications by leading the functional design and providing guidance to a global team of 6-8 functional resources (a combination of employees and contractors) for the Finance Business Management (FBM) processes, while managing end-to-end SAP technical configuration for the SAP FI/CO modules. Act as the Subject Matter Expert in the SAP FI/CO modules of SAP, responsible for creating ERP FBM solutions to support our Company's Human Health business. Monitor the integration of processes across the organization. Visualize end-to-end integrated business processes and impacts across key areas such as Financial Business Management, Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Supply Chain Management, Tax, and Financial Supply Chain. Reporting to the Global Financial Business Management Director, oversee SAP configuration changes to ensure developments align with business requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. Enforce change control processes and methodologies to minimize system disruptions and ensure system stability. Collaborate with cross-functional and technical teams to prioritize and work independently on the delivery of SAP enhancements and new functionalities. Be relied on to collaborate closely with Business Process Stewards, Global Enterprise IT/ERP Operations functional and technical leads to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions. Work closely with Value team to prioritize and provide insights and recommendations on leveraging SAP capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence. 10% domestic and international travel required.

LOCATION AND SALARY

LOCATION: 126 E. Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065

SALARY: $142,400 - $224,100/year

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related. The company will accept a 3-years bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned fields plus one (1) year of work experience as being equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree. Must have 3 years of experience with all of the following: Delivering SAP FI/CO modules of SAP; Working with SAP Project Systems (PS); SAP delivery team leadership experience; Understanding internal customer business challenges, helps resolve issues and communicates the resolution effectively, both verbally and in writing; Experience with cross-functional business processes.

EMPLOYMENT POLICIES

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

SEARCH FIRM POLICY

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

SALARY INFORMATION

The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

COMPENSATION AND BONUSES

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

WORKPLACE CULTURE

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

ABOUT US

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.