SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Testing Lead

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; 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 deployment in a fast-paced environment. You will lead accounting testing, validate processes, data integrity, and financial reporting from planning through post-go-live stabilization.

The role requires hands-on testing with UAT, SIT, regression testing, and defect management, plus collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Manager-level experience supporting financial systems implementations, ERP transformations, or accounting system conversions.
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive testing plans for financial systems.
• Strong experience with: UAT, 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.

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.

Skills

UAT

SIT

Regression Testing

Defect Management

Issue Remediation

Financial Reporting Validation

Advanced Excel

Accounting Knowledge

General Ledger

Month-end Close

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Advanced Degree is a plus

Project Management/SAP certifications is a plus

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced Implementation and Testing Manager to support a major SAP S/4HANA deployment in a fast-paced environment. You will lead accounting testing, validate processes, data integrity, and financial reporting from planning through post-go-live stabilization.

The role requires hands-on testing with UAT, SIT, regression testing, and defect management, plus collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams.