Soni's client is an industry-leading retailer that is looking to add a Director of Accounting and SAP to their team. This candidate will help lead an SAP implementation while managing a team of accounting and finance professionals. The responsibilities include the following: Responsibilities: Develops and recommends, in collaboration with members and procurements, the new accounting and reporting standards for the source and use of vendor funds, establishing tight controls and simplifying accounting, enhancing transparency and visibility. Finance lead for the implementation of SAP including redesign of the general ledger, enhancement of the coding block to support management financial reporting, process design, system testing and support finance change management. Facilitate the design and financial integration of the new Human Capital Management System for Payroll; redesign the general ledger, project management for the payroll implementation including design, testing and implementation. Design and implement best practices to elevate strategic partnership in identified areas. Drive innovation in process and technology. Leading cross-functional initiatives that align financial transformation with broader business objectives. Accountable for the successful delivery of finance transformation projects. Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate financial transformation with other business areas. Spearhead the process of developing and implementing new accounting policy and standards to account for the sources and uses of vendor funds across divisions in accordance with US GAAP. Manage and lead a team of 3 managers in setting finance transformation goals and objectives, ensuring delivery of strategic business goals and driving operating model. Partner and work cross-functionally with senior leaders (Procurement, Accounts Payable, FP&A, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal, Payroll Wakefern Tech) for operational excellence. Present recommendations to the Senior leadership team and various committees. Lead and manage quarterly reviews and year-end financial audits by external auditors. Enable automated Deductions management to improve cash flows and efficiency by redesigning key processes for customer discounts and other areas and implementing technology solutions, including tracking and reporting. As Record to Report process lead, responsible for the design and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA capabilities supporting Finance functions in General ledger, Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables. Requirements: 10 years of combined experience in CPG / Retail industry. Proven track record of driving accounting and finance process innovation and improvement. Expertise in business process optimization, with a history of achieving significant operational improvements. Ability to lead and shape complex projects from inception to completion including change management across multiple stakeholders. Excellent collaboration skills; persuasive; experience working with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Effective communication and relationship management abilities. Prior experience working in or driving innovation in accounting and reporting, accounts receivable, deductions management and accounts payable. Prior experience with SAP and systems implementations. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance and/or Project Management. Preferred: Experience in a food and beverage setting. HCM experience. CPA preferred. Compensation: $190,000-$205,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications. J-18808-Ljbffr