SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager

Eliassen Group; Augusta (ME); Remoto; USD 117.000 - 131.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager for a remote, high-visibility engagement with a major financial services client. You will drive testing from planning through post-go-live, partnering with Accounting, Finance, and Technology to ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires deep accounting systems experience, strong testing strategy skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Competenze

• 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.
• Experience with UAT, SIT, and regression testing; defect management and remediation.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end accounting testing during SAP S/4HANA implementation and go-live activities.
• Develop test strategies, scripts, scenarios, and validation procedures.
• Execute SIT, UAT, regression testing, and post-implementation validation.
• Validate GL activity, financial reporting outputs, and data integrity.
• Document results, coordinate issue resolution, and perform retesting after remediation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Technology stakeholders on corrections.
• Support Excel-based reporting workbooks using SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Assist with go-live readiness and post-implementation stabilization.
• Create procedures, process docs, and training materials for adoption.
• Provide knowledge transfer to permanent Accounting team members.

Conoscenze

UAT

SIT

Regression Testing

Defect Management

Issue Remediation

Financial Reporting Validation

General Ledger Activity

Month-End Close

Data Validation

Financial Systems Testing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Advanced Degree a plus

Strumenti

Excel

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager

Anywhere

Type: Consulting

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-109030

Date Posted: 10/12/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/GAB9sZ

Description

We are seeking an experienced Implementation and Testing Manger to support a major SAP S/4HANA implementation and go-live initiative. This is a highly visible, hands‑on contract opportunity for an accounting and financial systems professional who thrives in fast‑paced transformation environments and can independently drive complex testing and validation activities from planning through post‑go‑live stabilization.

This individual will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure the successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA by validating system functionality, accounting processes, data integrity, controls, and financial reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with deep financial systems implementation experience and a proven ability to execute comprehensive testing strategies.

Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting testing efforts 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.

Experience Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
• Experience with SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Prior insurance industry accounting experience.
• Experience developing functional training materials and process documentation.
• Background supporting ERP go-live and post‑implementation stabilization efforts.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree is a plus
• Project Management and/or SAP certifications is a plus

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W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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