Finance Systems Lead: SAP & ERP Transformation

East Penn Manufacturing Co.; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Co. is seeking a hands-on Manager, Finance Systems to lead ERP transformation and act as the Finance Business Process Owner for key workstreams such as Asset Management, Financial Management, and Budgeting.

You will govern finance processes, define requirements, and drive data governance, controls, reporting, and user adoption throughout implementation and steady-state operations. The role partners with Finance, IT, SAP consultants, and stakeholders to design future-state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, finance systems, or ERP transformation.
• Experience serving as a Finance Business Process Owner or finance lead during ERP implementation projects (SAP preferred).
• Strong understanding of finance processes including Asset Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of finance master data structures, reporting hierarchies, and governance practices.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Finance Process Ownership & ERP Transformation: own SAP finance workstreams and define requirements, controls, KPIs, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate testing, UAT, data validation, and go-live readiness activities.
• Lead hypercare support and transition processes to steady-state operations.
• Monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Finance Data & Governance: manage master data governance, cost/profit centers, and reporting structures.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, system controls, and GAAP alignment.
• Reporting, Controls & Compliance: support close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting needs.
• Maintain audit documentation and support internal/external audits.
• Change Management & Training: develop training materials and user guides; support user adoption.
• Stakeholder Partnership: collaborate across Finance, IT, Shared Services, and external partners; provide status updates and risk assessments.

Job description

East Penn Manufacturing Co. is seeking a hands-on Manager, Finance Systems to lead ERP transformation and act as the Finance Business Process Owner for key workstreams such as Asset Management, Financial Management, and Budgeting.

You will govern finance processes, define requirements, and drive data governance, controls, reporting, and user adoption throughout implementation and steady-state operations. The role partners with Finance, IT, SAP consultants, and stakeholders to design future-state