Director of Finance, SAP ERP & Process Governance

This is a Full Time Job

Director, Finance - SAP ERP & Process Governance Job Details | Lionsgate

Summary of Position

Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Director, Finance – SAP ERP & Process Improvement & Governance. This person will lead finance process design and governance in SAP S/4HANA, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Master Data Governance (MDG), and Intercompany Matching & Reconciliation (ICMR). The role ensures timely quarter closes, accurate SEC reporting, robust SOX controls, and successful external audits.

This person will also be a key leader on finance and accounting projects for senior management, including M&A activities, due diligence and integration, capital and debt offerings, process improvement, and system implementations. The role will act as business owner for SAP finance capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
• Key GL owner for SAP S/4HANA finance landscape (FI/CO) and integration with P2P/MM and AP processes.
• Lead Procure-to-Pay process improvements and automation utilizing best in class tools and practices.
• Establish SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners, GL accounts, cost/profit centers; internal orders, project systems, title master and enforce data standards and workflows.
• Manage intercompany processes using SAP ICMR: configure matching rules, variance workflows, and auto postings to accelerate close.
• Enable Group Reporting integration for consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Implement SOX and internal controls in SAP: user access, segregation of duties, and audit dashboards using SAP GRC.
• Serve as product owner for SAP finance enhancements: requirements, testing, cutover, training, and hypercare.
• Drive continuous improvement using SAP Signavio for process mining and KPI tracking.
• Oversee accounting for joint ventures and subsidiaries with unique reporting requirements.
• Coordinate quarterly close readiness and ensure timely SEC filings and successful audits.
• Partner with FP&A and Tax for accurate intercompany and royalty accounting.
• Act as signatory on designated bank accounts and align bank integrations with SAP payment processes.

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems; CPA preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) and integration with P2P/MM and AP.
• Experience implementing SAP MDG and Business Partner governance.
• Knowledge of SAP ICMR and Group Reporting for intercompany and consolidation.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls and SAP GRC Access Control.
• Systems design and implementation experience, including testing, conversions and change management.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Advanced SAP reporting skills across ECC and BW and Report Painter.
• Ability to navigate and work in a fast pace environment, multitasking on many initiatives across global locations.
• Proven track record for implementing process improvements and technology across global organizations.
• International accounting and Media and Entertainment experience preferred.

Nice to Haves
• Experience with Central Finance and multi-ERP integration.
• Public accounting experience.