IT Technical Lead – Finance & Procurement Systems
| Company | Bose |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience with SAP FICO modules, with deep knowledge of financial accounting, controlling processes, and integration with other SAP modules.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working with tax automation solutions like Vertex or similar tax compliance tools.
- At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Ariba, particularly in indirect procurement, sourcing, and supplier lifecycle & management.
- Proficiency in configuring and deploying solutions within ERP platforms, including SAP Ariba and SAP FICO modules, to support core business functions.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in addressing complex ERP system issues, particularly in multi-platform environments involving SAP and tax automation systems.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, system debugging, and resolution of performance-related issues within SAP Ariba, SAP FICO, and Vertex platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of solutions within SAP Ariba, SAP FICO, and Vertex to meet evolving business needs in finance, procurement, and tax functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and drive implementations that align with organizational goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on SAP and Vertex systems, providing functional and technical guidance to ensure optimal system usage and integration.
- Manage end-to-end solution delivery, from configuration and testing to deployment and post-deployment support, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering a high-quality product.
- Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving incidents, ensuring timely recovery and minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Develop and maintain standards, templates, and documentation for finance, procurement, and tax systems, ensuring the consistency and quality of deliverables.
- Set and enforce high standards for solution design and delivery, ensuring compliance with best practices and enterprise architecture standards across SAP and Vertex solutions.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional and outsourced technical teams, with a focus on Agile/Scrum framework to deliver complex, multi-functional solutions on time and within scope.
- Serve as the technical authority within Agile Scrum teams, facilitating collaboration between business stakeholders, developers, and external partners.
- Implement robust quality assurance processes to verify that all technical solutions meet the required standards.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to streamline processes for finance, procurement, and tax teams, optimizing system performance and scalability.
- Proactively identify and recommend system and process improvements to enhance performance, user experience, and efficiency.
- Champion the adoption of new functionalities, tools, and methodologies to future-proof ERP systems and keep them aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Stay updated on industry trends, SAP and Vertex advancements, and relevant emerging technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications in SAP FICO, SAP Ariba, or Vertex are strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in managing and delivering value within Agile Scrum teams, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Certification or demonstrated proficiency in Scaled Agile Framework is a plus.