SAP Accounting Systems Lead – Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking an Accounting Information Systems Specialist to lead, enhance, and support SAP accounting systems and related reporting tools. You will partner with Accounting, Systems Support, and stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive efficiency in a dynamic aerospace environment.

You’ll design and maintain automated reporting, support month-end close, and coordinate ERP enhancements across accounting functions to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in accounting/information systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Advanced experience with SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel), PowerBI and/or Tableau.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, coordinate, and direct SAP related activities, ensuring system updates are prioritized and executed efficiently.
• Design, build, and maintain automated, one‑click reporting tools that replace manual processes across accounting workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define, plan, and manage projects from scope through completion, providing clear and consistent status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design, develop, test, and implement system solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Support month end close by providing critical SAP maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency support.
• Contribute to technical design of end-to-end system solutions supporting accounting processes.
• Support implementation and integration of ERP system enhancements across accounting and related functions.
• Participate in special accounting projects, including issue research, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of improved accounting processes.
• Own and manage key General Ledger control activities to ensure strong SOX compliant internal controls.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking an Accounting Information Systems Specialist to lead, enhance, and support SAP accounting systems and related reporting tools. You will partner with Accounting, Systems Support, and stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive efficiency in a dynamic aerospace environment.

You’ll design and maintain automated reporting, support month-end close, and coordinate ERP enhancements across accounting functions to meet evolving business needs.