SummaryDrive finance transformation and shape the future of enterprise accounting. As a Senior Accounting Manager, you will lead the implementation, optimization, and governance of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, with a focus on Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, and Margin Analysis (CO-PA). You will partner across Accounting, Finance, Controlling, IT, and external implementation teams to design efficient financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and deliver meaningful business insights. This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving systems, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and supporting long-term business growth.
This position is located onsite at our corporate office in Salisbury, MD
The salary range for this position is $114,000 - $170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Support accounting and controlling workstreams related to SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives.
- Act as the finance subject matter expert for Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Product Costing (PC), SAP Material Ledger, Margin Analysis/CO-PA, and transfer pricing and inventory accounting.
- Partner with business stakeholders to define future-state finance and controlling processes.
- Translate accounting and operational requirements into SAP functional specifications and process designs.
- Support SAP configuration discussions and validate system design decisions.
- Drive standardization and harmonization of financial and management reporting processes across business units.
- Participate in all phases of SAP implementation, including build, testing, data validation, training, cutover, and hypercare support.
- Participate in finance-related testing activities, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
- Assist in the development of business process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
- Support organizational change management and user adoption efforts.
- Coordinate with external consultants, system integrators, and internal IT teams.
- Ensure financial processes comply with US GAAP, SOX/internal control requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
- Evaluate process risks and implement appropriate controls within SAP workflows.
- Support audit requests and financial data validation activities.
- Assist in the development of governance standards for SAP finance master data and reporting structures.
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- 3+ years supporting SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA Finance/Controlling initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, Margin Analysis/CO-PA, general ledger integration, and manufacturing accounting concepts.
- Experience participating in large-scale ERP implementation or finance transformation projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Education and Experience- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations.
- Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Production Planning (PP).
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
- Experience with financial planning, allocations, and management reporting tools.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors- Work in a primarily sedentary environment with occasional movement between offices or buildings.
- Move light equipment or supplies as needed.
- Access files, supplies, and office equipment.
- Perform work in an open-partitioned, cubicle office environment.
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