Director, Finance - SAP ERP & Process Governance
About The Position
Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Director, Finance – SAP ERP & Process Improvement & Governance. This person will lead finance process design and governance in SAP S/4HANA, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Master Data Governance (MDG), and Intercompany Matching & Reconciliation (ICMR). The role ensures timely quarter closes, accurate SEC reporting, robust SOX controls, and successful external audits. This person will also be a key leader on finance and accounting projects for senior management, including M&A activities, due diligence and integration, capital and debt offerings, process improvement, and system implementations. The role will act as business owner for SAP finance capabilities and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) and integration with P2P/MM and AP.
- Experience implementing SAP MDG and Business Partner governance.
- Knowledge of SAP ICMR and Group Reporting for intercompany and consolidation.
- Strong understanding of SOX controls and SAP GRC Access Control.
- Systems design and implementation experience, including testing, conversions and change management.
- Strong US GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Advanced SAP reporting skills across ECC and BW and Report Painter.
- Ability to navigate and work in a fast pace environment, multitasking on many initiatives across global locations.
- Proven track record for implementing process improvements and technology across global organizations.
- International accounting and Media and Entertainment experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Central Finance and multi-ERP integration.
- Public accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Key GL owner for SAP S/4HANA finance landscape (FI/CO) and integration with P2P/MM and AP processes.
- Lead Procure-to-Pay process improvements and automation utilizing best in class tools and practices.
- Establish SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners, GL accounts, cost/profit centers; internal orders, project systems, title master and enforce data standards and workflows.
- Manage intercompany processes using SAP ICMR: configure matching rules, variance workflows, and auto postings to accelerate close.
- Enable Group Reporting integration for consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
- Implement SOX and internal controls in SAP: user access, segregation of duties, and audit dashboards using SAP GRC.
- Serve as product owner for SAP finance enhancements: requirements, testing, cutover, training, and hypercare.
- Drive continuous improvement using SAP Signavio for process mining and KPI tracking.
- Oversee accounting for joint ventures and subsidiaries with unique reporting requirements.
- Coordinate quarterly close readiness and ensure timely SEC filings and successful audits.
- Partner with FP&A and Tax for accurate intercompany and royalty accounting.
- Act as signatory on designated bank accounts and align bank integrations with SAP payment processes.
Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
