SAP FICO Architect

About Zep Inc.
Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Enforcer®, Misty®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, and Country Vet®. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC. Job Description: The SAP FICO Architect will be responsible for the following:

• Work with the key finance related stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system solutions and processes
• Work with business users and other assigned associates to gather and document business requirements, analyze, design, configure, test, document and deploy user friendly solutions in the SAP FICO functional area
• Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written and work with technical resources to ensure the solution meets the needs of the business
• Challenge current ways of work to drive system efficiencies and optimizations wherever possible to meet business needs
• Provide day-to-day support for issues that affect the daily operation of the Finance and Controlling area of SAP and any related third-party integrations including but not limited to: General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Accounting, Inter-company Accounting, Product costing and Management Accounting
• Communicate work and project status as required
• Resolve support issues in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Information Technology
• Minimum of five plus years of hands-on experience in SAP Finance & Controlling in SAP ECC (Preference for 10+ years)
• FICO implementation experience with 2 or more projects
• A demonstrated understanding of financial business processes and associated integration areas.
• This role requires a combination of Finance and Accounting business process knowledge and technology expertise
• Understanding of SAP CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities
• Critical thinking ability
• Strong problem-solving capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Passion for excellence
• Results oriented
• Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Builds solid cross-functional relationships
• Creates positive impact/environment

Note that the SAP FICO Architect role will have a hybrid schedule between remote and our corporate offices in northwest Atlanta (I75N / I285 interchange area). Zep is not be able to sponsor a work authorization / H-1B Visa. Our Values At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers’ and consumers’ lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.