SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Testing Manager

Eliassen Group; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced Implementation and Testing Manager to support a major SAP S/4HANA implementation and go‑live initiative. This contract role requires hands‑on testing leadership across planning, validation, and stabilization, partnering with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams.

The ideal candidate will combine solid accounting knowledge with deep financial systems implementation experience and a proven ability to execute comprehensive testing strategies, including

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing testing plans for financial systems.
• Strong accounting knowledge including general ledger, month‑end close, and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting ERP transformations or system conversions.
• Ability to document validation results and coordinate issue remediation.

Responsibilities

• 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 workflows, GL activity, and financial reporting accuracy during the project lifecycle.
• Document results, identify defects, coordinate remediation, and perform retesting.

Skills

UAT

SIT

Regression Testing

Defect Management

Excel

Financial Reporting Validation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

PM/SAP Certifications

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office

Job description

DescriptionEmpower is 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.

DescriptionEmpower is 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.
• Strong experience with:
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • Regression Testing
  • Defect Management
  • Issue Remediation and Resolution
  • Financial Reporting Validation
• Solid understanding of:
  • 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