4HANA Implementation

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•Newark, DE

71d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking an experienced SAP FI/General Ledger Lead to drive the successful implementation of the SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting module as part of our enterprise-wide digital transformation. This role will be pivotal in aligning SAP FI capabilities with our financial processes, operational teams, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals across our regulated and unregulated utility businesses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
6+ years of hands-on SAP FI experience, including at least 2 full-cycle implementations.
Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities and Fiori apps.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, regulatory reporting, and utility-specific financial processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utilities industry (electric, gas, water) preferred.
SAP certification in FI or S/4HANA Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP FI modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking, Tax, and Closing Cockpit) within the S/4HANA environment
Collaborate across the organization to establish the legal hierarchy and chart of accounts.
Lead the design and configuration for cost allocations within the SAP/4HANA environment.
Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
Oversee development of RICEFW objects that customizes and enhances the SAP FI system to automate financial processes, improve data accuracy, and streamline operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
Conduct workshops, gap analyses, and blueprinting sessions with stakeholders across finance and operations.
Manage and prioritize multiple workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
Provide expert guidance on SAP FI-CO processes, including regulatory reporting, asset accounting, and intercompany transactions.
Ensure proper synchronization and mapping of financial data between the different SAP modules (HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management, CIS).
Support data migration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), and cutover planning.
Integrate SAP FI solutions with other SAP modules (e.g., HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management, CIS) and third-party systems to ensure seamless data flow and financial reconciliation.
Assist with the development and optimization of data extraction, transformation, and loading processes to support financial reporting and analysis.
Act as a change champion to train and support end-users, ensuring adoption and effective use of SAP FI functionalities.
Serve as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams and external vendors.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and industry best practices.
Assist in preparing data for internal and external audits. Maintain robust documentation of data sources, processes, and controls related to financial data.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Fantastic opportunities for career growth
Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
Monthly recognition events
Endless wellness initiatives and community events
Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

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