Job Description

About Us: 

Valent North America LLC is the shared services organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of companies.

Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for customers and stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples’ daily lives.

Description of Job: The SAP FICO Solution Architect is responsible for maximizing Valent group of companies Finance business benefits, works closely with Finance business leaders in aligning SAP technology-based solutions with Finance strategies.  Collaborates with Global delivery team on an ongoing basis to successfully implement key SAP FICO solutions.  Supports the business users to effectively adopt SAP S4 HANA Finance and Controlling functions.  Closely work with other Enterprise Applications Team members responsible for SAP Supply Chain, MDM, and Customer service modules to collectively enhance the SAP S4 HANA Return on investment.

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Design & implement financial solutions by using SAP to enable accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Facilitate the definition, design, coding, testing and deployment workflows, reports, integrations, customizations, enhancements, and forms.
• Partner with accounting team, for existing SAP incremental enhancements to existing functionality and/or new functionality as needed.
• Effectively analyzes root causes to provide solutions for production and development or assure optimization of performance objects and systems utilizing best practices.
• Recommends SAP best practices across the project for ensuring proper implementations of Releases and Upgrades.
• Authoring technical documents for inclusion in the Knowledge Center Knowledge Base.

Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in implementing and managing SAP s/4 HANA FICO Module in various manufacturing and distribution clients including 2+ years of SAP FICO Solution Architect.

• Has advanced knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA preferably 1809 and above FICO module including FICO solution design & configuration, testing, integration with SAP logistic modules, user training, data migration, post go-live support activity and process setup etc.
• Has knowledge of Open Text - Vendor Invoice Management Module in SAP for Accounts Payable Invoice processing and production support.
• Strong experience in working with Finance application reporting and analytical systems.
• Experience in preparing Functional Specifications and help in preparing Technical Specifications for new changes and enhancements.
• Experience with using ABAP and other SAP specific technologies such as IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, 
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting & General Ledger applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational and coordinating skills.

Education: BA/BS or equivalent 

Travel: Limited Travel to various VGC locations.

What We Offer 

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Salary: The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from: 

$140,000 to  $150,000. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits: 

• High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans
• 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
• Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
• Financial assistance programs to support your goals
• Life and disability insurance for added security
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
• Flexible work arrangements available 

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

• Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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