SAP CO Key User

Job Description

Venteon is currently seeking an SAP CO Key User to fill an opening with a company located in Fairlawn, OH.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Controlling (CO) modules across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role is business-facing and focuses on standardizing and optimizing plant financial processes, working directly with plant controllers and implementation teams. The position is based in Fairlawn, OH, with a hybrid schedule and requires significant travel to manufacturing sites. Ohio candidates are prioritized.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the SAP S/4HANA CO module, guiding implementation and process standardization across multiple locations.

• Collaborate with plant controllers, local key users, IT, and project teams to ensure successful integration and adoption of SAP CO processes.

• Conduct fit-to-template analysis, integration testing, user acceptance testing, and process documentation to align local needs with standardized templates.

• Lead training sessions for local end-users, providing first-level support and addressing questions and concerns during and after implementation.

• Support manufacturing plants during the hyper-care phase following go-live, ensuring smooth transition and resolving issues.

• Identify, document, and share lessons learned after each implementation to drive continuous improvement.

• Participate in process integration with other SAP modules, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality.

• Travel up to 50% to manufacturing locations as needed to support project activities.

• Report directly to the Corporate Controller, focusing on SAP CO implementation rather than day-to-day accounting or controller duties.

• No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this role.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; alternatively, 10+ years of accounting/controlling experience with SAP CO implementation in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum 5 years of accounting, controlling, or cost accounting experience with hands-on SAP CO implementation in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, plant controlling, and SAP CO processes, including cost centers, profit centers, product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Experience with SAP FI/CO integration and process standardization.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work productively with cross-functional teams.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• S/4HANA implementation experience.

• Familiarity with Continental FRM and FIRE.

• Experience with SAP FI and a high-level understanding of other SAP modules.

• Operational controlling and/or cost accounting experience.

• Previous participation in SAP S/4HANA implementation projects.