SAP Functional Lead

:Position Title: SAP Functional LeadDepartment: Information TechnologyReports To: Director of ITFLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time, Benefited Compensation Range: $140-$155k annually plus benefitsPosition SummarySonic's SAP Functional Lead serves as our internal subject matter expert, combining deep finance and accounting functional expertise with IT administration capabilities. This role bridges finance, IT, and operations teams to optimize our SAP investment, build internal capability, and reduce dependency on external consultants. The position is critical to supporting our financial close processes, managing system security and workflows, and driving continuous improvement of our ERP platform.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no direct reports but will coordinate work with external SAP consulting partners and provide guidance to end users across the organization.TravelMinimal travel required. Occasional travel to company offices or SAP training events (less than 10% annually).Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinance & Accounting Focus (Primary)Serve as functional expert for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and Asset Accounting (AA)Support month-end close processes, financial reporting requirements and audit activitiesSupport subscription billing and recurring revenue management business processesPartner with CFO, Controller, and Accounting Team on system optimization, enhancements and process improvementsIT & System AdministrationManage user access, roles and permissions using SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM) principlesDesign and maintain role-based security following segregation of duties best practicesConfigure and maintain workflows, approval processes and business process automationTroubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with external consultants as neededSupport quarterly system updates, testing cycles and deployment of new functionalityMaintain comprehensive system documentation, configuration guides and standard operating proceduresMonitor system performance, data integrity and compliance with internal controlsCross-Functional SupportProvide technical support for Supply Chain processes and modules, including Materials Management (MM), material planning and project-based inventory activitiesProvide technical support for Plant PMO activities, including contractor Service Entry Sheets, linking Plant PMO projects and schedules to procurement demand and improving project-based material planning and costingLead API and integration efforts connecting SAP with other internal systemsBridge communication between business users, finance team and technical resourcesTranslate business requirements into system configurations and process designsLead business adoption efforts, including change management, stakeholder communication, user training and process standardizationManage consulting engagements, project budgets, statements of work, deliverables, vendor performance, relationships and project scope with external SAP consulting partnersStrategic & Project ManagementLead SAP enhancement projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live supportDevelop and maintain a roadmap for system improvements, new functionality, and process optimizationFacilitate quarterly release updates and drive adoption of new SAP featuresDevelop and support operational and financial reporting solutions, including SAP embedded analytics, CDS views, reporting tools and KPI dashboardsConduct regular business process reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunitiesManage competing priorities effectively and communicate status to stakeholders at all levelsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field requiredAdvanced degree (MBA, MAcc, MS in Information Systems) a plus5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (Public Cloud experience strongly preferred, including fit-to-standard principles, configuration through SSCUIs, quarterly release management and regression testing, clean-core extensibility)SAP certification in S/4HANA Finance or related modules highly preferredDeep expertise in SAP Finance modules: Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and Asset Accounting (AA)Supply Chain experience including Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management and Inventory Management modulesConstruction industry experience with Project Systems (PS) and project-based costingStrong Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience including user administration, role design, authorization management and segregation of duties conceptsProven workflow configuration experience: customizing approval processes, business rules and automationSAP Fiori administration and user experience optimizationFamiliarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and extensibilityUnderstanding of integration points between finance and other SAP modules; familiar with Public Cloud constraints and optionsExperience with SAP Preferred Success tools (e.g., Cloud ALM and Test Automation)Strong accounting and finance background with understanding of financial processes and accounting principles, including revenue recognition and subscription billing modelsKnowledge of financial reporting, consolidation and analyticsUnderstanding of internal controlsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCommunication skills -- ability to write clear system documentation, training materials, and business correspondence; present information to senior management, business users, and technical teams; and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences in clear, understandable termsProblem Solving - ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, and system documentation; ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; has a strong attention to detail and accuracyProject Management - develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress and completes projects on-time and on-budget; manages project team activities; ability to facilitate requirements gathering workshops and process design sessionsAbility to be a team player and work well in both in-person and remote work environmentsExperience with SAP reporting tools and analyticsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Familiarity with testing tools and methodologiesWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a typical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop computer, and smartphone. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit; key/type, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Equal OpportunitySonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSonic is an at-will employer. The does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer based on the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.