Lead SAP ERP Finance Analyst

Resideo; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Resideo is seeking a Lead SAP Finance Analyst to act as the functional lead for SAP Finance (FI/CO) solutions, partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize financial processes and systems. You will lead design, configuration, testing, deployment, and governance to drive transformation in a global environment.

The ideal candidate combines deep SAP FI/CO expertise with strong finance knowledge and a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting SAP Finance solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP FI/CO functional analysis and configuration.
• Involvement in 3 or more full lifecycle SAP projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and controls.
• Experience leading SAP implementations, upgrades, or transformation projects.
• The ability to work in-office three days/week (Tu/Weds/Thu) in adherence with our required hybrid work environment (Office Locations: Melville, NY; Aurora, IL; Louisville, KY; Austin, TX)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary functional expert for SAP Finance modules, including: GL, AP, AR, FA, CCA, Internal Orders, PCA, Product Costing, COPA.
• Lead system design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on SAP Finance roadmap and future-state capabilities.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting leadership to understand business objectives and requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions and process improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for finance process transformation initiatives.
• Lead SAP projects, upgrades, rollouts, acquisitions, and integration initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate activities among business users, technical teams, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure successful execution of testing, training, and change management activities.
• Provide leadership for SAP Finance support activities, troubleshoot issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Establish and maintain application governance, support models, and documentation standards.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Improve controls, compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with reporting teams to support financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of finance master data.
• Support integrations between SAP and reporting/analytics platforms.

Skills

SAP FI/CO Expertise

Financial Systems Strategy

Business Process Improvement

Change Management

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Lead SAP Finance Analyst serves as the functional lead for SAP Finance (FI/CO) solutions, partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize financial processes and systems. This role is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and governing SAP Finance applications, contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.

Job DescriptionThe Lead SAP Finance Analyst serves as the functional lead for SAP Finance (FI/CO) solutions, partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize financial processes and systems. This role is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and governing SAP Finance applications, contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong finance and accounting knowledge with deep SAP functional expertise and demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: SAP Finance Functional Support

• Act as the primary functional expert for SAP Finance modules, including:
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Fixed Assets (FA)
• Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
• Internal Orders
• Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Product Costing
• COPA (where applicable)
• Lead system design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on SAP Finance roadmap and future-state capabilities.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting leadership to understand business objectives and requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions and process improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for finance process transformation initiatives.

Project and Enhancement Delivery

• Lead SAP projects, upgrades, rollouts, acquisitions, and integration initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate activities among business users, technical teams, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure successful execution of testing, training, and change management activities.

Production Support & Governance

• Provide leadership for SAP Finance support activities.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Establish and maintain application governance, support models, and documentation standards.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.

Financial Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Improve controls, compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

Data, Reporting, and Analytics

• Partner with reporting teams to support financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of finance master data.
• Support integrations between SAP and reporting/analytics platforms.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting SAP Finance solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP FI/CO functional analysis and configuration.
• Involvement in 3 or more full lifecycle SAP projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and controls.
• Experience leading SAP implementations, upgrades, or transformation projects.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into system solutions.
• The ability to work in-office three days/week (Tu/Weds/Thurs) in adherence with our required hybrid work environment (Office Locations: Melville, NY; Aurora, IL; Louisville, KY; Austin, TX)

WE VALUE:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• SAP certification in Finance or related modules.
• Knowledge of Treasury, Group Reporting and US GAAP requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing or complex multinational environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.

Key Competencies

• SAP FI/CO Expertise
• Financial Systems Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Success Measures The Lead SAP Finance Analyst will be successful by:

• Maintaining stable and efficient SAP Finance operations.
• Reducing manual finance processes through automation.
• Improving financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Enhancing user satisfaction and adoption.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Opportunity to work in a global company with a collaborative culture, diverse cross-functional teams and meaningful impact.
• Supporting business growth through scalable finance solutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and development opportunities. (As is standard for Resideo roles.)

About Us Resideo is a global leader in smart home and building solutions, with trusted brands including Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo helping people feel more comfortable, secure, connected, and in control every day. Our products and technologies are found in more than 150 million homes and businesses worldwide. From intelligent climate solutions to security, sensing, water, and connected home technologies, Resideo develops and manufactures products designed to simplify everyday life and help protect what matters most. Our global teams span engineering, manufacturing, software, product management, supply chain, customer experience, and more — all working together to shape the future of connected living through innovation, quality, and meaningful real-world impact. At Resideo, our teams help create products and experiences that make everyday life more comfortable, secure, and connected for millions around the world. Learn more at www.resideo.com . You can find out more about how the talent community works here: Resideo Talent Community Terms . Our recruitment privacy notice Resideo -Recruitment Privacy Notice - Dec 16 2022 describes in more detail how we process your personal data and how you can exercise your personal data rights. If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through our website, request assistance here. JOB INFOJob Identification : 19362 Job Category : Enterprise Resource Planning Posting Date : 2026-09-23T18:46:12+00:00 Job Schedule : Full time Locations : 1985 Douglas Drive North, Golden Valley, 55422, US; 2 Corporate Center Dr, Melville, 11747, US; 2700 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, 40299, US; 3901 Liberty Street, Aurora, 60504, US; 3007 Longhorn Blvd., Austin, 78758, US (Hybrid) Incentive Eligible : RBP Business : Resideo Hiring Salary Range : The typical hiring salary for this role, ranges from USD $133263.64 to $198821.82 per year but varies by specific work location. For example, the hiring salary for this role in Melville, NY is $159916.36 to $238586.18 per year and New York City, NY is $166579.55 to $248527.27 . Within a range, our company determines base pay for an individual based on various factors, including market conditions, skills, and experience. Incentive Eligible (RBP) : This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of the annual base salary. The bonus is contingent upon both individual and company performance. Benefits : We provide comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k Plan, vacation & holidays.