SAP S​/HANA Implementation and Testing Manager

Type:
Consulting

Category:
Program/Project Management

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type:
Remote

Standard

Hours:

Open

Reference  -

Date Posted: 10/12/2026

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We are seeking an experienced Implementation and Testing Manger to support a major SAP S/4

HANA implementation and go-live initiative. This is a highly visible, hands‑on contract opportunity for an accounting and financial systems professional who thrives in fast‑paced transformation environments and can independently drive complex testing and validation activities from planning through post‑go‑live stabilization.

This individual will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure the successful implementation of SAP S/4

HANA by validating system functionality, accounting processes, data integrity, controls, and financial reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with deep financial systems implementation experience and a proven ability to execute comprehensive testing strategies.

Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

• Lead end-to-end accounting testing efforts during SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation and go-live activities.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test scripts, test scenarios, and validation procedures.
• Execute system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and post‑implementation validation.
• Validate accounting workflows, general ledger activity, financial reporting outputs, and data integrity throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Document testing results, identify system defects, coordinate issue resolution, and perform retesting through successful remediation.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to investigate issues and validate system corrections.
• Support development, testing, and maintenance of Excel-based reporting workbooks utilizing SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Validate data connections, reporting outputs, reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist with go‑live readiness activities and post‑implementation stabilization efforts.
• Develop accounting procedures, process documentation, and functional training materials to support adoption of new systems and processes.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training support to permanent Accounting team members.
• Ensure accounting processes and reporting function effectively following implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Manager-level experience supporting financial systems implementations, ERP transformations, or accounting system conversions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing comprehensive testing plans for financial systems.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• Regression Testing
• Defect Management
• Issue Remediation and Resolution
• Financial Reporting Validation
• Accounting processes
• General ledger activity
• Account reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Month-end close processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex workbooks, data validation, reconciliations, and reporting analysis.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deliverables, and manage detailed testing activities with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Accounting, Finance, and Technology teams.

• Hands‑on SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation experience.
• Experience with SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
• Prior insurance industry accounting experience.
• Experience developing functional training materials and process documentation.
• Background supporting ERP go-live and post‑implementation stabilization…