Global SAP Controls Senior Analyst

Microvast; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Microvast seeks a Global SAP Controls Senior Analyst to lead governance, risk, and compliance for SAP environments. You will design policies, manage access, and coordinate internal/external audits to protect enterprise assets.

The role requires strong leadership, SOX/ITGC mastery, and collaboration with IT, Finance, and audit teams to drive process improvements and regulatory adherence across global SAP operations.

Qualifications

• Develop, implement, and maintain SAP governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Oversee SAP security and access management, including user provisioning and SoD.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance frameworks and standards aligned with IT governance and compliance.
• Oversee SAP security, access management, including FFID access and privileged monitoring.
• Coordinate audits related to SAP security, ITGCs, and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and stakeholders to define governance requirements and risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate SAP security risks and control deficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement of SAP governance, security, and internal controls.
• Manage SAP lifecycle: change management, enhancements, testing, deployment, release controls.
• Support SAP S/4HANA upgrades with governance, testing, and documentation.

Skills

SAP governance

SOX compliance

IT governance

Risk management

Security design

Access management

GRC

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred

Tools

SAP GRC

SAP security design

Segregation of duties (SoD)

SAP Basis coordination

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join the Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global SAP Controls Senior Analyst with deep expertise in SAP governance to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of governance frameworks and policies supporting SAP environment compliance, security, and risk management and other enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure enterprise systems align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role requires strong leadership in SAP governance, risk mitigation, and process optimization to safeguard enterprise assets and improve operational integrity.

What You'll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain SAP governance frameworks, policies, and standards aligned with the Company's overall IT governance and compliance strategies.
• Oversee SAP security and access management, including user provisioning, role design, authorization management, and segregation of duties (SoD).
• Manage day-to-day SAP user access requirements, including Firefighter ID (FFID) access, privileged access monitoring, and coordination with SAP Basis teams and external consultants.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to establish governance requirements, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits related to SAP security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance, including the timely identification, remediation, and resolution of audit findings.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate SAP security risks, vulnerabilities, and control deficiencies through proactive monitoring and appropriate preventive and detective controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen SAP governance, security, operational efficiency, and the overall internal control environment.
• Oversee SAP application lifecycle management, including change management, system enhancements, testing, deployment, and release controls.
• Support the Company's SAP S/4HANA upgrade and related transformation initiatives, ensuring appropriate governance, testing, documentation, approvals, and compliance throughout implementation.
• Maintain and support the existing SAP system blueprint and landscape, ensuring that system changes, enhancements, and configurations remain consistent with approved business processes and design standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business requirements, identify process improvements, and translate operational needs into effective SAP solutions.
• Support the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA enhancements, with particular emphasis on finance transformation, process standardization, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate SAP implementation and system integration activities, including requirements gathering, application configuration, testing, reporting, interfaces, data conversions, workflows, and post-implementation support.
• Partner with SAP functional teams, IT personnel, and external consultants to ensure system enhancements and transformation initiatives align with business objectives, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate proposed system and process changes to ensure appropriate consideration of operational risks, internal controls, and downstream business impacts.
• Support the Global SOX Compliance program through the design, implementation, documentation, testing, and ongoing monitoring of key IT and business process controls.
• Conduct business process walkthroughs and risk assessments to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control gaps and deficiencies, collaborate with management to develop practical remediation plans, establish appropriate timelines, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Advise control owners on the internal control implications of proposed changes to systems, personnel, business processes, and technology.
• Work closely with IT, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure alignment on SOX compliance requirements, testing approaches, control reliance, and audit timelines.
• Monitor changes in business processes, SAP configurations, and the IT environment to identify emerging risks and potential impacts on the Company's SOX control framework.
• Provide timely and proactive reporting to SOX and Finance leadership regarding significant risks, control deficiencies, remediation progress, process improvements, and other matters requiring management attention.
• Promote consistent control ownership, accountability, and compliance practices across business functions and geographic locations.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Global SOX Compliance team, IT, Finance, business process owners, and external SAP consultants.
• Provide guidance on SAP governance, internal controls, compliance requirements, and effective business process design.
• Support management in balancing regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and practical business requirements.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and other assignments as directed, ensuring timely and effective execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting/Finance or related field;CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAP governance, security, or risk management roles.
• Proven expertise in SAP GRC modules, security design, access control, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices.
• Experience in managing audit process, risk assessments, and compliance reporting within SAP environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex governance, security, and compliance requirements into actionable strategies and controls.
• Minimum of 5 years of SAP experience in implementation and ongoing support of SAP operations.
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Highly organized, motivated, meticulous with the ability to work independently in a fast-pace environment.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a fast-move environment; able to easily manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically to find solutions that meet compliance requirements while supporting business operations and objectives
• Internal or External Audit experience, especially in the area of IT General Controls is preferred.

Expected Compensation

Annual salary + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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