Remote SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Testing Lead

Eliassen Group; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager to lead testing and validation for a major go-live project. This remote, contract role focuses on accounting processes, data integrity, and financial reporting accuracy within a fast-paced transformation environment.

The ideal candidate will drive SIT/UAT, develop test strategies and scripts, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure successful implementation and post-go-live

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Manager-level experience supporting financial systems implementations, ERP transformations, or accounting system conversions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing comprehensive testing plans for financial systems.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• Regression Testing
• Defect Management
• Issue Remediation and Resolution
• Financial Reporting Validation
• Accounting processes
• General ledger activity
• Account reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Month-end close processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex workbooks, data validation, reconciliations, and reporting analysis.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deliverables, and manage detailed testing activities with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting testing during SAP S/4HANA implementation and go-live activities.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test scripts, test scenarios, and validation procedures.
• Execute system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and post‑implementation validation.
• Validate accounting workflows, general ledger activity, financial reporting outputs, and data integrity throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Document testing results, identify system defects, coordinate issue resolution, and perform retesting through successful remediation.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to investigate issues and validate system corrections.
• Support development, testing, and maintenance of Excel-based reporting workbooks utilizing SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Validate data connections, reporting outputs, reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist with go‑live readiness activities and post‑implementation stabilization efforts.
• Develop accounting procedures, process documentation, and functional training materials to support adoption of new systems and processes.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training support to permanent Accounting team members.
• Ensure accounting processes and reporting function effectively following implementation.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems

Advanced Degree is a plus

Project Management and SAP certifications is a plus

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager to lead testing and validation for a major go-live project. This remote, contract role focuses on accounting processes, data integrity, and financial reporting accuracy within a fast-paced transformation environment.

The ideal candidate will drive SIT/UAT, develop test strategies and scripts, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure successful implementation and post-go-live