Solenis is hiring: SAP FICO Functional Technical Director in Wilmington

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Perks of working with us!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!

• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive Salary and Bonuses

• 401k Plan

Job Description

• You will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, ensuring the effective implementation and support of SAP FICO modules.

• You will foster a collaborative environment, encouraging continuous learning and development within the finance team.

• You will be responsible for Hands-On SAP FICO Expertise and Implementation:

  • Actively participate in the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP FICO processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Controlling.

  • Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting and resolving complex SAP FICO issues, ensuring minimal disruption to financial operations.

  • Work closely with other functional areas such as SD, MM, and PP to ensure seamless integration of financial data across the organization.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Financial Integration:

  • Lead financial due diligence and integration efforts for M&A activities, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with corporate financial systems.

• Vendor Management and IT Support:

  • Manage relationships with external vendors providing IT support for SAP FICO and related systems.

• Stakeholder Management and Communication:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for finance-related inquiries and issues, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

• System Integration and Enhancements:

  • Identify opportunities for system enhancements and drive continuous improvement initiatives within SAP FICO.

  • Oversee the implementation of system upgrades, patches, and new functionalities, ensuring minimal disruption to financial operations.

• Reporting and Analytics:

  • Support the development of dashboards and other reporting tools to enhance financial visibility across the organization.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

• You have 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP FICO and financial management roles.

• You have experience in mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence and integration.

• You have experience managing vendor relationships and IT support services.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com