Job Title:

Principal Analyst I - IT Global Controlling

Summary:

We are looking for a high-level SAP FICO expert to join our team and optimize our finance strategy. In this role you will lead the configuration, architecture, and development of SAP and related systems, focusing on FICO functionality. Partnering with our global business finance team, you will define best practices for IT and the business.

Why You Will Love It

Deep Dive into FICO: This role offers the chance to work on complex FICO configurations, architecture, and development. It's a dream job for someone who loves the intricacies of SAP FICO.
Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with the global business finance team, fostering strong relationships and knowledge sharing.
Subject Matter Expert (SME): Become a recognized expert in IT Global Finance and Controlling, sharing knowledge, and setting standards.

This position provides the flexibility for up to two days of remote work per week and relocation benefits are available.

About the Location

Nestled within New York's Capital District, Niskayuna, NY, offers the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Here, you'll find a vibrant atmosphere with excellent schools, beautiful scenery, and a strong sense of belonging.

• Thriving Community: Niskayuna boasts a close-knit atmosphere with easy access to Schenectady and Albany for cultural experiences and nightlife.
• Natural Beauty: Enjoy local parks, trails, lakes, and rivers, offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation along with easy access to the wine region of the Finger Lakes and Adirondack, Catskill, and Berkshires mountains
• Affordable Living: The Capital District boasts a relatively lower cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas. This allows you to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your career goals.
• Strategic Location: Escape the hustle and bustle yet stay connected. Niskayuna is just a few hours’ drive or train ride from major cities, such as Boston, New York City, and Montreal Also, close to Saratoga Springs, NY home to the Saratoga Racecourse and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center
• Excellent Schools: The Niskayuna Central School District is renowned for its commitment to quality education.
This ideal combination of small-town charm, easy access to major metropolitan areas, and top-rated schools makes Niskayuna the perfect place for professionals and families seeking a high quality of life.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the chief and principal architect and subject matter expert for all aspects of the SAP Controlling Module which drives the highly complex product costing for Momentive ($2 billion+, global chemical manufacturer) and enabling and providing reporting required by the CEO and Board of Directors working closely with all levels of the business and IT

• Perform requirements gathering, analysis, design and lead the eventual build of projects and enhancements, including technical specifications for all FICO configuration, custom coding / ABAP and interfaces to/from the FICO modules.

• Leads overall execution of cross functional FICO related (SAP and other IT solutions) projects; drives to deliver on key milestones and deliverables. Bonding a wide variety of disciplines to deliver the solutions.

• Provides overall IT Leadership for all aspects related to IT Finance and customer focusing processes, systems, and procedures.

• Serve as a project manager on one or more small to large projects executing SAP FICO requirements but have the ability to manage projects that also include other SAP / non SAP functional areas.

• Assist, participate, identify and/or perform configuration activities within the SAP ERP FI/CO module including Material Ledger, Product costing (PCC), General Ledger, Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Profitability Analysis, Asset Accounting, and Project Systems/Investment management.

• Serve as mentor and internal consultant on aspects related to SAP FICO to both junior team members as well as partnering with key business finance team members to continue to evolve operations related to IT Finance.

• Respond to production application and systems problems and drive or support the analysis and remediation efforts. This includes being on call and support off-hours and holidays.

• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Math, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent is required.

• 15+ years of direct techni