Finance Transformation Manager – SAP S/4HANA

Overview

Our beauty client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting functions during a key transformation phase. This role will support Fixed Assets, Expense Payables, and Sales Audit operations, with a primary focus on managing the Optimus platform for credit card reconciliation, clearing, and reporting.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring both technical accounting expertise and process leadership. You will play a key role in preparing the organization for SAP S/4HANA (S/One) migration, while developing and standardizing processes across Marketplace, Gift Cards, and Cash Management.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Assets

• Lead balance sheet cleansing activities in preparation for S/4HANA migration, including write-offs and resolution of discrepancies
• Review reconciliations and aging of open items across FA-related GL accounts
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of fixed asset data ahead of system transition

Expense Payables

• Develop and document key processes (e.g., check escheatment, reconciliations, posting procedures)
• Support balance sheet cleansing through review of reconciliations and aging
• Assist with boundary system migration and integration into SAP
• Own newly transitioned Accounts Receivable responsibilities, including SOP creation and process optimization

Sales Audit (Primary Focus)

• Lead administration of the Optimus platform for transaction-level reconciliation of credit card activity
• Manage end-to-end credit card lifecycle:
  Transaction → Clearing → Posting → Reconciliation → Reporting
• Oversee daily clearing and weekly/monthly reporting processes
• Develop and document standardized workflows, validation procedures, and reporting frameworks

Process Documentation & Standardization

• Create detailed documentation including:
  • Workflow diagrams
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Month-end validation and reconciliation processes
• Document and optimize processes across:
  • Marketplace (validation, reconciliation, fee tracking, reporting)
  • Gift Cards (postings, third-party activity, commissions, reconciliations)
  • Cash Management (DTS) (validation, clearing, alerts, reporting)

SAP S/4HANA Transformation Support

• Support migration readiness through reconciliation and validation of balances and open items
• Identify and implement process improvements leveraging S/4HANA capabilities
• Review and clear historical balances to ensure clean system migration
• Update and maintain SAP-related documentation and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership exposure
• Strong expertise across Fixed Assets, Expense Payables, and Sales Audit functions
• Proven experience supporting ERP transformations, ideally SAP S/4HANA
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership in a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in process documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills

Tools & Systems

• SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC
• Optimus (credit card reconciliation platform)
• Anaplan, SharePoint
• BlackLine
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact transformation role, where you will directly influence accounting operations, system migration success, and long-term process efficiency within a leading beauty organization.

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