IT SAP Manager

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the streamlined operation of the Information Technology (IT) Accounting/Finance/SAP Systems.  This position’s principal goals are to maintain and manage the Accounting/Finance/SAP Systems application portfolios and provide IT support for all related processes. Also, to provide leadership and drive implementation of SAP S/4 HANA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all software applications supporting Tractor Supply Company’s (TSC) Accounting/Finance/Procurement/AP and Treasury including the following applications:
  • SAP support and Management, point-of-sale systems, sales audit, POSDTA/POSDM, Ariba systems. 
• Govern and support the implementation and deployment of SAP S/4 HANA
• Coordinate with specified business unit teams to understand requirements and provide IT solutions.
• Manage the staffing of the IT Accounting/Finance/Procurement/Treasury teams, including Inventory control, FI-MM, Cost center/ Profit Center Accounting, Fixed Assets, PO and receipts, 3-way match on invoices, Month-end and year end processes. 
• Provide leadership and drive implementation of SAP S/4 HANA
• Participate in IT department operational and tactical planning, including business requirements and project planning, as well as organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.
• Define and communicate project milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to IT management, department leads, support staff, and end users.
• Review the performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.
• Provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance TSC’s Accounting/Finance/Procurement/Treasury systems functionality.
• Conduct research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, project management, and software development life cycle (SDLC) standards, purchasing, and service provision.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the department leaders, and end users regarding pertinent IT activities.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 8+ year’s experience with 5+ years related experience in SAP FICO.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, or equivalent experience. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Strong functional knowledge of accounting business processes such as allocations, inventory control functions, ARIBA, Invoice Imaging, 3-way invoice matching, etc.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance is a plus.
• Good understanding of SDLC methodology
• A proven track record of leading and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Experience leading SAP projects and managing software development life cycles.
• Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, and project lifecycle models. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideals in both a technical and user-friendly language. 

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.